Water Resources Engineer or Hydrogeologist

EKI is an employee-owned, full-service engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

We are currently seeking a Water Resources Engineers and Hydrogeologists for water-related projects in our Daly City, Davis, Irvine, and Oakland offices in California and Washington’s Greater Seattle Area. The ideal candidate will support ongoing projects with clients throughout California and Washington from initial project planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion. Projects include Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance and implementation, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and water accounting frameworks, groundwater-flow and constituent transport modeling, water transfer support, water supply planning, production well design, indirect and direct potable reuse planning, litigation support, and more.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and/or implement hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, and numerical models.


• Prepare reports and studies, including SGMA-compliant groundwater sustainability plans, water supply assessments, urban water management plans and/or water supply strategies, integrated plans, water transfers, and water conservation programs.


• Prepare well-written documents and effective presentations that communicate complex technical problems in an effective and efficient manner to a broad audience.


• Support project managers and senior staff with the preparation of project schedules and tracking of budgets, deliverables, and progress reports.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge in numerical groundwater modeling, water resources planning, data management and visualization, and technical writing (e.g., MODFLOW, IWFM, etc.).


• Practical experience in the measurement, instrumentation, and numerical simulation of subsidence is highly desirable.


• Proficiency with Python (or R), Surfer, and ArcGIS is a plus (experience with ArcGIS preferred).


• Minimum of 2 years of experience, with 5 or more years desirable, as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist for water resources projects.


• Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations, including SGMA, Urban Water Management Planning Act, and/or Senate Bill 610 requirements.


• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.


• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams.


• BS and/or MS (preferred) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.


• Experience with Microsoft Access preferred.


• Valid California driver’s license.


• A strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally.

As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation, retirement benefits through ESOP and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is $72,000 – $105,000 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

EKI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.