Engineer I/II/III/IV – Volumetric Water Benefits (VWB)

Description

• Support concept-level designs and feasibility analyses for stream-aligned recharge projects, including floodplain reconnection and BDAs, as well as infiltration basins. Contribute to alternatives development and comparative evaluations across D4, D5, D6, D7, and all applicable methods.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on VWBA methodologies and its processes.
• Support pricing inputs and unit‑economics worksheets (e.g., $/MGY, expected yield ranges) for internal review; maintain version‑controlled documentation.
• Participate in team discussions and project meetings, contributing to problem‑solving, risk identification, and scope discipline in pilot/innovative contexts.
• Build and maintain standardized VWBA calculators and inputs; draft M&V plans and auditable assumptions, data sources, and calculation logs consistent with VWBA 2.0 and WQBA.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in line with company standards and compliance requirements; contribute to a central repository of methods, templates, and playbooks.
• Prepare figures, exhibits, and concise narratives for proposals that frame benefits at the basin/watershed scale; organize data rooms and contribute to QA/QC checklists to reduce rework and scope creep.
• Assist in the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models using AutoCAD, FlowMaster, HEC‑RAS, GIS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM and other relevant modeling tools; compile soils, hydrology, and infrastructure data to support VWBA designs.
• Execute early‑stage site‑scoring workflows, including soils/Ksat screening, CN evaluation, floodplain geometry review, slope filters, infrastructure constraints, and land‑use compatibility.
• Aid in data collection, organization, and report writing for engineering assessments and design documentation; assist with field reconnaissance and site assessments under supervision.
• Support WQBA and dual VWBA/WQBA opportunities where applicable (residence time, treatment pathways).
• Assist with rapid basin screening and GIS‑driven filters to prioritize target watersheds; participate in SME‑guided site selection criteria development.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of VWBA pathways and nature‑aligned recharge concepts; awareness of tradeoffs among D4, D5, D6, D7 for yield, defensibility, and cost.
• Engineer I: EIT preferred (or ability to obtain within an agreed-upon timeframe).
• Degree in Engineering from an accredited program (e.g., Water Resources, Civil, Environmental) or Hydrogeology; prior internship/co‑op in hydrology, stormwater, restoration, or groundwater recharge; coursework in GIS and data analysis.
• Growth mindset - willingness to learn, take direction, and adapt methods in pilot environments while maintaining scope discipline.
• Basic proficiency with H&H modeling and GIS; ability to compile hydrologic datasets (flows, soils, infiltration, stage) and translate into calculator inputs and design parameters.
• Understanding of M&V principles and data traceability for audit‑ready documentation.
• Engineer II: EIT required; PE preferred (or clear path to PE licensure).
• 5 year progressive experience in water resources, stormwater, restoration, or related field (internships/co‑op acceptable); exposure to VWBA/WQBA frameworks and M&V planning preferred.
• Engineer III: Active PE license required in at least one state, with ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed for project work.
• Ability to frame technical work for proposals and cross‑functional stakeholders; concise written and verbal communication.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team under direct guidance; demonstrates attention to technical accuracy, unit economics, and schedule.
• Ability to understand VWBA 2.0 / WQBA and defend assumptions under audit (e.g., LimnoTech review).
• Understanding of data‑center water‑stewardship needs, high‑volume recharge requirements, and region‑specific constraints (permitting, aquifer sensitivity, floodplain dynamics).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance