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Water Resources Engineer (Flood & Drainage)
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LVI Associates
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$142,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Water Resources Engineer (Flood & Drainage) San Diego, California | Hybrid A well-established civil engineering firm with a strong presence across California is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join its San Diego team. The firm delivers a diverse range of flood control, drainage, and water resources projects for public and private sector clients throughout the region. Position Overview This role focuses on the analysis, planning, and design of flood control and drainage systems. The successful candidate will contribute to technically complex projects involving hydrology and hydraulics, working within a collaborative team environment and supporting project delivery from initial studies through final design. Key Responsibilities Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and flood control systems Develop and apply H&H models for rainfall/runoff, open channel, and stormwater systems Support the design of hydraulic structures, conveyance systems, and floodplain improvements Conduct field inspections, data collection, and system assessments Prepare technical reports, mapping, and engineering documentation Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and public agency clients Support project delivery across planning, analysis, and design phases Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) 5+ years of experience in water resources, flood control, or drainage engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain) Experience with H&H modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, or similar Proficiency with GIS and AutoCAD/Civil 3D Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills Compensation $120,000•$165,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications Performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits package Why This Opportunity Opportunity to work on technically complex flood control and drainage projects Strong emphasis on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and system-level analysis Consistent pipeline of municipal and infrastructure projects Collaborative team environment with access to experienced engineers Exposure to both field investigations and technical design work Clear path for continued technical growth and career progression Additional Information Hybrid work environment based in San Diego Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing team Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Heavy Civil Project Manager Baltimore, MD