If you’re looking for a place to grow your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic employee-owned firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As a Water Resources Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, you will work on complex projects involving innovative urban stormwater management and natural surface water systems, including sustainable green stormwater infrastructure planning and design; hydrologic/hydraulic analysis; surface water, watershed, and stormwater  runoff  monitoring/modeling/management planning; industrial and construction NPDES permitting support and inspections; and Clean Water Act regulatory support for municipal and private clients. 

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling;
  • Water resources systems analysis;
  • Water supply planning;
  • Spatial analysis and database management;
  • Numerical modeling;
  • Literature review and synthesis;
  • Helping broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences;
  • Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps; and
  • Watershed planning, stormwater management, and TMDL implementation.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.

Here are some other things you should know about a typical practitioner position with Geosyntec:

  • Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, boater certification, defensive driving certification, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
  • Fieldwork: Up to 20%
  • Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science or closely related field with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (required)
  • Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, or closely related field with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
  • Professional Engineer license. (preferred) 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 5 years of research or related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
  • Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and modeling. (required)
  • Water resources systems analysis. (required)
  • Water supply planning. (preferred)
  • Experience with programming such as Python, R, or ability to learn to use other coding platforms. (required)
  • Experience with modeling and design software tools such as EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
  • Experience or interest in groundwater modeling. (preferred)
  • Experience or interest in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). (preferred) and
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

The Geosyntec family of companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@geosyntec.com or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


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