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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Santa Ana, CA

On-site Full time

$125,000 to $160,000 a year

The employer is an environmental consulting firm providing remediation, permitting and compliance services.

Our Santa Ana office is growing, and we need a Senior Water Resources Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Santa Ana location.

What you’ll do

  • Design water distribution, sewer and pump station improvements
  • Model hydrology and hydraulics for flood control and stormwater projects
  • Prepare master plans and engineering reports for municipal clients
  • Support grant applications and regulatory submittals
  • Analyze data in GIS to support capital planning
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong report writing
  • Understanding of hydraulics and hydrology
  • Working GIS skills
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience with InfoWater or WaterGEMS
  • PE license

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Santa Ana, CA is $125,000 – $160,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Paid professional licensing and society memberships
  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Wellness stipend
  • Life insurance

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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