Early-Career Water Resources Engineer or Scientist
Geosyntec Consultants
Santa Barbara, CA
See who Geosyntec Consultants has hired for this role
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Santa Barbara, CA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while solving our clients’ water quality challenges related to NPDES, TMDLs and CSOs as driven by CWA requirements, and to develop experience related to water quality and biota sampling, data analysis, and reporting, while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Minimum: $66,560/yearly / Maximum: $84,445 /yearly or Minimum: $26.25 /hourly / Maximum: $32.00/hourly (Santa Barbara)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Santa Barbara, CA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while solving our clients’ water quality challenges related to NPDES, TMDLs and CSOs as driven by CWA requirements, and to develop experience related to water quality and biota sampling, data analysis, and reporting, while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Design of stormwater BMPs (infiltration-based and flow-through treatment controls) and related hydraulic structures (e.g., stormwater diversion, pump stations, storage);
- Hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling;
- Analysis and visualization of water quality data;
- Field investigations, monitoring, and data collection;
- Reviewing state and federal regulations & permits pertaining to surface water;
- Spatial analysis (GIS), database management, and programming; and
- Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related degree. (required)
- Advanced degree in the same. (strongly preferred)
- Prior internship or work experience in civil engineering or environmental consulting. (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (required)
- A general understanding of stormwater BMPs (selection, performance, and design). (preferred)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to stormwater management. (preferred)
- An understanding of urban sources and fate and transport processes for typical stormwater pollutants. (required)
- Experience with modeling and design software tools such as SWMM, SUSTAIN, HEC-RAS, SBPAT, LSPC, HSPF, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD. (preferred)
- Experience with programming and data analytics programs and tools such as Python, VBA, R, AGOL, and web applications and dashboards. (preferred)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Minimum: $66,560/yearly / Maximum: $84,445 /yearly or Minimum: $26.25 /hourly / Maximum: $32.00/hourly (Santa Barbara)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
-
Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Science, Consulting, and Engineering -
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Geosyntec Consultants by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Water Resources Engineer jobs in Santa Barbara, CA.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar Searches
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub