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We are actively looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing resilience practice in Oakland, CA. As a key member of the WRES team, a successful hire will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of civil, drainage, and stormwater projects; design stormwater and drainage systems; develop surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling; perform engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage; analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives; address local, state, and federal flood management regulations; prepare exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations; and coordinate with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, and internal team members.\nAbout Moffatt & Nichol:\nMoffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.\nMoffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.\nDuties and responsibilities:\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nPrepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages \nPrepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations \nPrepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda.\nPerforms 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling\nPerforms numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects \nParticipates in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers \nParticipates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance \nResolves a wide range of issues in creative ways\nOther duties:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nRequired education and experience:\nBachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; requiredMaster's Degree; preferred\n\n6 or more years of experience; required\nProfessional Engineering (PE) license in California or ability to obtain via reciprocity within twelve (12) months; required\nHas a wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.\nAbility to establish effective working relationships with team members and project managers \nBackground and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:Floodplain mapping and floodplain management\nFEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards\nStormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design\nWatershed assessment & planning\nUrban flood risk and floodplain management\nFlood protection and resilience\nLow impact development/green infrastructure\nPreparing project scope and fee proposals\nConstruction principles, including survey, inspection, and engineering methods and materials, and surveying methods and techniques\n\nWorking knowledge of software programs and techniques, which should include:AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, Microsoft Office\n\nWorking conditions:\nMajority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.\nBase salary range:\n$120,000 to $155,000 annually based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.\nBase salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California market.\nMoffatt & Nichol’s Employment Benefits: \nAt Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:\nEnjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans Family coverage is available \nLow-deductible plan available \n\nGenerous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses\nStay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more\n\nFree and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support \nGenerous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday\n401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals\nExcellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company \nYou may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program \nPlus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more\nAnd because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends\nMoffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:\nAs a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.\nEEO is the LAW\nIf you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7257,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Insurance coverage","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Water Resources","Civil & Structural Engineering","Engineering Services"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T02:14:28Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-03T16:26:33Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-11-13T00:56:44Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 16 · green card filings: 5","filings_12m":16,"filings_prev_12m":17,"green_card_filings_12m":5,"median_offered_wage_usd":107262,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-11-12T07:36:15+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":8,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.3,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":224,"expected_fill_days":65,"reasons":["conf:3","ghost","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-11-14T01:38:01Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/moffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/moffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-14T01:38:01Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1510,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1952447},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1952447"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmoffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmoffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmoffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/moffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmoffatt-nichol-water-resources-engineer-mid-level"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":1496106}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"moffattnichol.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":1496106},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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