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Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionConsultingLogistics
Moffatt & Nichol is an engineering and design consultancy focused on infrastructure for ports, transportation, water resources, and environmental resilience. Drawing on more than 75 years of experience, the firm supports projects involving cargo movement, coastal management, commercial due diligence, and sustainable architecture and landscape design. Its work brings together planning, technical design, and technology to help shape infrastructure that responds to natural conditions and community needs.
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Water Resources Engineer (Mid to Senior Level) – San Diego Onsite

Join Moffatt & Nichol in San Diego to design flood, stormwater, and hydraulic infrastructure. Lead modeling, bid documentation, regulatory compliance, and project coordination.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$120,000 – $180,000 / hour
On-siteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Develop surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic models
  • Complete engineering calculations for surface water and drainage systems
  • Evaluate system flows, flood hazards, and mitigation options
  • Support flood damage prevention and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Create exhibits, reports, and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations
  • Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and related project documentation
  • Coordinate with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and client managers
  • Act as technical lead for surface water, flood risk, and estuarine or coastal restoration and protection projects
  • Provide oversight to junior engineering staff when appropriate
  • Conduct numerical modeling for stormwater and drainage improvement projects
  • Perform one-dimensional and two-dimensional riverine hydraulic modeling
  • Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for final bid packages
  • Contribute to design work and project meetings
  • Help determine technical approaches, feasibility, costs, construction methods, and schedules
  • Produce project graphics, reports, and presentations
  • Resolve diverse technical and project issues through creative problem-solving

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering is required
  • Master’s degree in science is preferred
  • Five to ten or more years of relevant experience is required
  • Engineer-in-Training certification is required
  • Professional Engineer registration is preferred
  • Broad technical expertise or specialized knowledge
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with team members and project managers
  • Experience with floodplain mapping and FEMA floodplain regulations and standards
  • Experience modeling stormwater hydrology and hydraulics
  • Experience permitting and designing stormwater and drainage infrastructure
  • Experience with watershed assessment and planning
  • Experience with flood protection and resilience
  • Experience with low-impact development and green infrastructure
  • Experience developing project scopes and fee proposals
  • Knowledge of construction principles, surveying, inspection, engineering methods and materials, and surveying techniques
  • Working knowledge of HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, WSPGW, InfoWorks ICM, ESRI GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
  • Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background check compliant with NIST 800-171
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States and ability to provide required hiring documentation
  • Ability to travel across unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment during some site visits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with low employee contributions
  • Family coverage options
  • Low-deductible health plan option
  • Generous Health Savings Account match
  • Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Monthly individual sessions with nutritionists
  • Access to a Healthwise pharmacist
  • Mindfulness applications, including Calm and BetterHelp
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programs
  • Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on experience
  • Seven paid holidays
  • Floating holiday
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional training opportunities
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Formal mentoring program
  • Active Young Professionals group
  • Pet insurance

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