If you’re looking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic employee-owned firm, tackle demanding project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you!  As an Early Career Water Resources Engineer (or engineer-in-training) in our water resources and engineering practice in Portland, OR office, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to surface water systems, water supply, regulatory compliance, resource management, and engineering assessments, planning, and design while also learning and expanding your business skills for a successful consulting career.  We also engage our staff in premier industry national applied research efforts to help advance the state of our practice and continue to help build our tools and knowledge base to serve our clients

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most demanding problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical prowess, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

  • Surface water modeling, including hydrodynamics, sediment transport and water quality modeling (1-D, 2-D and/or 3-D), including potentially using programming for custom applications and data manipulation;
  • Hydrologic and pollutant load modeling of watersheds;
  • Stormwater and surface water monitoring and pilot studies, including monitoring system instrumentation;
  • Hydrology and hydraulics [engineering calculations and modeling] of open channels and stream systems;
  • Floodplain modeling;
  • Assistance for permitting and regulatory compliance;
  • Statistical data assessments and data visualization;
  • Contribution to applied research and technical guidance in water resources topic areas;
  • Field investigations and construction assistance services; and 
  • Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture. Here are some other things you should know about this position:

  • Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, boater certification, defensive driving certification, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
  • Fieldwork: may be required periodically
  • Overnight travel: as projects require

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on your own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering or closely related discipline. (required)
  • Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering, with emphasis in water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration in Oregon, if applicable, within three years of employment. (strongly preferred)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Related environmental or engineering experience. (preferred)
  • Experience with numerical modeling is strongly preferred. Example software includes, but is not limited to, HEC-RAS, EFDC, Delft3d, CE-QUAL-W2, LSPC/HSPF, PRMS, EPA-SWMM, and HEC-HMS. (preferred)
  • Experience with data assessments using software such as Microsoft Excel or programming languages such as R or Python. (preferred).
  • Exceptional social skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills. (required)
  • Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel to project and client sites. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required).

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional social skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek people with management potential, a dedication to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with demanding and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly rewarding benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits

The Geosyntec family of companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@geosyntec.com or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


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