COMPANY OVERVIEWEKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving water management strategies and practices, improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.
The Water Resources Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for project management and technical oversight of ongoing projects with clients throughout California, Washington and Texas from initial project planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion. Projects include Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance and implementation, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and water accounting frameworks, groundwater-flow and constituent transport modeling, water transfer support, water supply planning, production well design, indirect and direct potable reuse planning, litigation support, and more.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
Plan, organize, and manage the development of project deliverables to ensure timely delivery, technical quality, and within budgetOversee development and/or implementation of hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical models, well siting, and groundwater recharge studiesInterpret technical analysis results and form conclusionsExecute multiple concurrent projects efficientlyPrepare well-written technical memorandums or reports and studies, including groundwater sustainability plans, water supply assessments, urban water management plans and/or water supply strategies, integrated plans, water transfers, and water conservation programsPrepare effective presentations that communicate complex technical problems in an effective and efficient manner to a broad audienceCoordinate and facilitate meetings with the client and external partiesMaintain project schedules and budgets, and prepare monthly progress reportsProvide quality assurance and quality control on and review of project deliverablesOther duties as required QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master's degree preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, with ten (10) or more years desirable, as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist for water resources projectsFour (4) or more years of project management experience, with knowledge of Ajera preferredMaster's degree, and Professional Registration, or more than 12 years of demonstrated professional experience where Professional Registration is not available for degree, is desirableTechnical knowledge in numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, IWFM, etc.), water resources planning, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writingProficiency with Python or R, and Surfer is preferredKnowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations, including Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Urban Water Management Planning Act, and/or Senate Bill 610 requirements is preferredOSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not requiredCompetencies
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public as may be necessary to accomplish assigned objectivesMust have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teamsMust have demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detailMust have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionallyMust have a great attitude and eager to learnMust have a current valid driver's licensePHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlinesMust be able to lift up to 25 lbsMust be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periodsMust be able to communicate with others to exchange informationMust be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assignedTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 15% of the timeAs an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.
EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.
