COMPANY OVERVIEW
EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (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.
The Water Resources Engineer or Hydrogeologist position reports to the Small Group Leader (SGL) and is responsible for supporting 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
- 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
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience, with five (5) or more years desirable, as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist for water resources projects
- 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 preferred
- Proficiency with Python (or R), Surfer, and ArcGIS is a plus (experience with ArcGIS preferred)
- Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations, including SGMA, Urban Water Management Planning Act, and/or Senate Bill 610 requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Access preferred
- OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required
Competencies
- Must have effective communication skills both oral and written
- Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
- Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
- Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
- Must have a current valid driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
- Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to work 10-hour days
- Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
- Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 25% of the time
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 including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.
EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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