RESPEC

Project Manager - Water Resources

RESPEC  •  $110k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

RESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Engineering Project Manager in our Water market sector, located in San Diego, CA.

As a Project Manager, you will contribute to a wide range of water resources engineering projects, including rainfall analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and development of technical guidance documents. The position may also support other civil and water related projects. This position is based in Southern California, with the primary office in San Diego, offers flexibility for hybrid work, and includes regional travel within Southern California for client meetings.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, water resources, environmental engineering or a related engineering field
  • 8 or more years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics for public sector or private consulting clients
  • Strong background in rainfall runoff modeling and statistical hydrology
  • A minimum of 3 years of project manager experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California
  • Experience leading multidiscipline teams and mentoring technical professionals
  • Proven ability to support business development and strengthen client relationships
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred:

  • Established relationships and experience working with California agencies and public sector clients
  • Direct experience with county or regional hydrology manuals, drainage criteria, or technical guidance documents
  • Experience with advanced statistical analysis of rainfall and streamflow, including nonstationary hydrologic conditions and post fire hydrology
  • Comfort reviewing and defending technical assumptions with agency reviewers
  • Practical application of hydrology and hydraulics software, including HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), HEC-HMS, and SWMM

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise, typical salary range for this position in California is $110k-170k, DOEQ. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Retirement & EPP (with company match up to 4%)
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RESPEC

About RESPEC

In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.

With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.

From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.

Know-How is Everything.

We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done.

Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rapid City, SD
Year Founded
Unknown
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