Project Engineer

Wood Rodgers is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Flood & Drainage team. This position is ideal for an engineer with 5 to 8 years of water resources experience who is passionate about hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and development of resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will support and lead technical studies involving stormwater systems, flood control facilities, drainage master plans, pump stations, floodplain analyses, and watershed management projects for public agencies throughout California. Working alongside senior engineers and project managers, you will develop engineering solutions using advanced modeling tools, GIS technology, and data-driven analysis to address complex flooding, drainage, and climate resilience challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for storm drain, watershed, floodplain, pump station, and flood control projects; Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain engineering models using historical rainfall, flow monitoring, and field data; Perform flood risk, drainage capacity, and infrastructure deficiency analyses; Evaluate alternatives and develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations; Develop and manage GIS databases and map products to support engineering studies; Support preparation of drainage master plans, FEMA flood studies, and climate resilience assessments; Assist with pump station, channel, culvert, detention basin, and storm drain improvement projects; Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, exhibits, and client presentations; Conduct field investigations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders; Support preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents

Requirements

California Professional Engineer (PE); Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering; Experienced in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, TUFLOW, and MIKE; Proven expertise in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, model calibration, floodplain mapping, FEMA studies, pump station analysis, and drainage master planning; Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, geospatial data management, and data-driven solutions; Experience supporting sea level rise assessments, climate resilience initiatives, and capital improvement planning; Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills; Collaborative team player with experience mentoring junior staff, supporting project delivery, and developing high-quality engineering solutions

Nice to have

flexibility; proactivity; approachability; problem-solving; good sense of humor

Benefits

Unique culture; Teamwork; Learning + development; Leadership development programs; Goal setting; Mentorship; Grand parties; Surprise days off; Holistic support in work and personal endeavors