Water Resources Engineer
About the Role:
PEC Water is seeking an entry- to junior-level Water Resources Engineer with a background in transportation-related projects and experience in hydraulics and hydrology, drainage design, stormwater management, fish passage, and site civil design. As a key member of our water resources team, you will contribute to projects across the West Coast for clients including Caltrans, California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR), SFPUC, Alameda CTC, WSDOT, Sound Transit, and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). This is an opportunity to grow with a firm working to establish itself as a leader in water resources engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform drainage design for highway and roadway projects
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Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses
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Develop and deliver high-quality plans and deliverables
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Coordinate effectively with clients and project teams
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Support marketing and business development efforts
Qualifications
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0–5 years of experience in civil and water resources engineering
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Certified Engineer in Training (EIT), or the ability to obtain an EIT within one year
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Familiar with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation
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Experience with HEC-RAS or comparable H&H analysis tools
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Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, CA or Seattle, WA within a year
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Strong desire to learn, with a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach to work
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Interest in becoming an active member of professional organizations
What We’re Looking For:
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40 hours per week, with flexible but consistent scheduling
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Ongoing involvement in tracking upcoming projects across the West Coast
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Opportunities to bring innovative ideas and technology to engineering projects
About PEC Water:
Established in 2022, PEC Water is a California-based civil engineering firm specializing in water resources and wet utility engineering for public infrastructure projects. Our team provides planning, analysis, and design services for pipeline and pump station rehabilitation and replacement, with specific experience in large-diameter water and sewer conveyance systems. Core services include hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) analysis, condition assessment, and rehabilitation design for aging assets, including trenchless repair solutions, as well as drainage and stormwater management design, water quality facilities, and constructible temporary drainage solutions for transportation infrastructure. PEC Water supports Caltrans-related projects through the preparation of Stormwater Data Reports, Location Hydraulic Studies, SWPPPs, and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in accordance with Caltrans standards, and performs drainage, flow, and scour analyses associated with roadway and bridge infrastructure. Our team also provides engineering design support during construction for rehabilitation, operational, and emergency repair projects delivered under as-needed task orders.
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