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KWC Engineers · 1 day ago

Hydrologist

Orange County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $137K/yr

5+ years exp

KWC Engineers is a professional services company providing Civil Engineering, Planning and Surveying services throughout Southern California. They are seeking a skilled Hydrologist to support water resources and hydrogeologic projects, focusing on stormwater management, drainage design, and environmental restoration.

Civil EngineeringConstructionTest and Measurement

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Julie Nicholson

Responsibilities

Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software to support water resources planning, stormwater management, and drainage design

Perform watershed and aquifer studies, including runoff evaluation, infiltration, erosion control, aquifer recharge, and managed aquifer storage and recovery (ASR/MAR) projects

Prepare and review Flood Studies, Drainage Reports, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), LID/BMP reports, and other technical documents

Develop conceptual site models, technical calculations, sketches, and design layouts for water supply, stormwater, and environmental restoration projects

Provide field and office support for groundwater investigations, deep well injection projects, wastewater outfall closure, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration initiatives

Support permitting and regulatory compliance under local, state, federal, and NPDES/MS4 guidelines

Assist project managers with budgets, schedules, work definitions, and other project-related tasks

Collaborate with engineers, planners, and environmental consultants to integrate water resource solutions into land development and water supply projects

Serve as a technical mentor and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing

Prepare well permit applications, technical specifications, bid documents, and other deliverables

Participate in scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater management, drought mitigation, and climate resilience initiatives

Qualification

Hydrologic modeling softwareStormwater managementWater resources managementAutoCAD Civil 3DTechnical writingAnalytical skillsFieldworkRegulatory complianceTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or related field (Master's degree preferred)

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources, stormwater management, or related engineering/hydrogeologic projects

Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, WSPG, Visual Modflow, SEAWAT, Aqesolv, Groundwater Vistas, gINT)

Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation and GIS (ArcGIS) experience a plus

Knowledge of stormwater regulations, permitting processes, and water resource management standards

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills

Valid driver's license and ability to work in field environments, including remote locations

Preferred

Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, water rights, brackish groundwater treatment, desalination, and drought mitigation

Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and contribute to team skill development

Certifications such as Certified Hydrogeologist, QSD/QSP, HAZWOPER, or MSHA preferred