Entry-level Water Resources Engineer (Sacramento, CA) at Woodard Curran

Sacramento, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Water Resources, Environmental EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

BS in Water Resources Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or a related field (MS/PhD preferred)
Proactive communicator, both internally and externally, able to work with junior and senior project staff
Excellent organizational, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Experience in working on water resources, groundwater and/or closely related projects (specific experience with local and regional modeling highly desirable)
Current or prior knowledge of California regulations (desirable)
Experience with hydrologic modeling platforms such as CA Department of Water Resource’s Integrated Water Resources Model (IWFM) and/or US Geological Survey’s MODFLOW models (desirable)
Experience with programming languages such as Python for data analysis (desirable)

Responsibilities

Actively develop, calibrate, and apply hydrogeologic conceptual and groundwater flow models to support policy and regulatory processes
Support a wide variety of groundwater management and planning activities related to SGMA implementation, water supply assessment and management studies, and conduct groundwater analysis in support of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
Compile, review, process, and analyze hydrogeologic data using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, graphing software, and computer programming
Evaluate land surface operations, including land use data analysis, and quantify agricultural and urban water supplies and demands
Prepare data summaries and graphics, presentations, technical reports and memoranda
Develop tools using codes such as Python or other programming languages to support and analyze groundwater modeling projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GISGroundwater ModelingHydrogeologySGMAData AnalysisSpreadsheetsDatabasesComputer ProgrammingWater Supply AssessmentEnvironmental Permitting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Entry-level Water Resources Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

The preferred location is the Sacramento, CA office, but other CA office locations are open, and office location is flexible with a virtual work arrangement that can be accommodated.

What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

A BS in Water Resources Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or related field is required (MS/PhD preferred), along with experience in water resources or groundwater projects, excellent communication, organizational, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with tools like GIS, Python, and hydrologic modeling platforms such as IWFM.

What is the company culture like at Woodard & Curran?

As an employee-owned company, they cultivate diverse teams, encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture, prioritize people with opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility.

What makes a strong candidate for this water resources engineer position?

Strong candidates will have a relevant BS degree (MS/PhD preferred), experience with groundwater projects and local/regional modeling, knowledge of California regulations, proactive communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like GIS, Python, and hydrologic models such as IWFM.

Woodard Curran

Engineering and consulting for water management

About Woodard Curran

Woodard Curran specializes in engineering, science, and operations with a focus on clean water infrastructure and environmental consulting. They address complex water and environmental challenges by providing services such as water resources management, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, water reuse and recycling, and environmental remediation. Their project-based business model allows them to engage with a variety of clients, including government entities, private businesses, and institutions, generating revenue through consulting, design, and operational services. Unlike many competitors, Woodard Curran emphasizes modernizing water resources data management and has developed forensic tools to identify contaminants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Their goal is to make a positive impact on environmental health and sustainability, supported by initiatives from the Woodard Curran Foundation.

Portland, MaineHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$6.9MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from companies offering advanced automated systems like Greasezilla.

Strategic shifts from new leadership roles may disrupt operations or client relationships.

Reliance on grants poses financial risks if applications are unsuccessful.

Differentiation

Specializes in solving complex water and environmental challenges with innovative solutions.

Offers comprehensive services including water reuse, environmental remediation, and stormwater management.

Developed forensic tools to identify PFAS contaminants, aiding in compliance and liability management.

Upsides

Growing demand for PFAS remediation services due to increased regulatory scrutiny.

Rising interest in water reuse technologies for sustainable water management solutions.

Expansion of public-private partnerships offers long-term contract opportunities.

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