Civil Engineer (Water)

Jacobs Solutions - Irvine, CA

Full-time

Irvine, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Civil Engineer position at Jacobs in Irvine, CA focuses on supporting local and regional water quality BMP designs, hydrology/hydraulic modeling, and site civil designs. The role involves performing specialized technical tasks related to hydrology, hydraulics, and site civil grading & drainage, while serving as a technical lead on multiple concurrent projects. The engineer will utilize advanced modeling software to conduct analyses that support water management planning and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Support local and regional water quality BMP designs.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling.
• Conduct site civil designs including grading and drainage.
• Serve as a technical lead on multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate resources to accomplish project goals.
• Develop and apply water resources modeling and analyses.
• Support local, regional, state, and federal water management planning.
• Conduct facility operations and design studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on water resources preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California.
• Demonstrated experience with water resources modeling and land development.
• Experience with site civil design, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Familiarity with Southern California local hydrology modeling software such as AES and CivilD.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software such as WSPGW, HEC-RAS, Flowmaster, HY-8, and Culvert Design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented work practices.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Permitting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of California hydrology and water resources is preferred.