Water Resources Engineer

3 weeks ago


Irvine, United States Actalent Full time
Water Resources Engineers and Hydrogeologists

We are seeking talented Water Resources Engineers and Hydrogeologists to join our team for various water-related projects. The ideal candidates will support clients throughout California and Washington from project inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Involvement: Engage in all project phases, including planning, feasibility analysis, design, implementation, and completion.
  • Project Types: Work on projects such as SGMA compliance, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets, groundwater-flow and constituent transport modeling, water transfer support, water supply planning, production well design, potable reuse planning, and litigation support.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop hydrogeologic models, prepare comprehensive reports and studies, and effectively communicate complex technical issues.
  • Project Management Support: Assist project managers and senior staff with scheduling, budget tracking, deliverables, and progress reporting.
Required Skills:
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in groundwater modeling, water resources planning, data management, and technical writing.
  • Software Skills: Experience with ArcGIS, Python, and MODFLOW.
  • Field Knowledge: Background in environmental engineering, civil engineering, hydrology, geology, earth science, and hydrogeology.
Top Skills:
  • Groundwater
  • Water resources
  • Engineering
Additional Qualifications:
  1. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, with 5 or more years being desirable. This experience should be as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist working on water resources projects.
  2. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with California groundwater regulations is essential. This includes understanding the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the Urban Water Management Planning Act, and Senate Bill 610 requirements.
  3. Communication Skills: Effective communication, both written and oral, is crucial. You'll need to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  4. Project Collaboration: Ability to multitask, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams.
  5. Educational Background : A Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field is necessary.
  6. Software Proficiency: Experience with tools such as ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Python, R, MODFLOW6, IWFM, PEST, and Microsoft Access is preferred.
  7. Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required.
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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