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Project Manager - Water Resources

Pay: $110,000 – $170,000 per year
Location: San Diego, CA
Listed: 3 days ago

About the role

RESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Engineering Project Manager in our Water market sector, located in San Diego, CA.

As a Project Manager, you will contribute to a wide range of water resources engineering projects, including rainfall analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and development of technical guidance documents. The position may also support other civil and water related projects. This position is based in Southern California, with the primary office in San Diego, offers flexibility for hybrid work, and includes regional travel within Southern California for client meetings.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil, water resources, environmental engineering or a related engineering field
8 or more years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics for public sector or private consulting clients
Strong background in rainfall runoff modeling and statistical hydrology
A minimum of 3 years of project manager experience
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California
Experience leading multidiscipline teams and mentoring technical professionals
Proven ability to support business development and strengthen client relationships
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred

Established relationships and experience working with California agencies and public sector clients
Direct experience with county or regional hydrology manuals, drainage criteria, or technical guidance documents
Experience with advanced statistical analysis of rainfall and streamflow, including nonstationary hydrologic conditions and post fire hydrology
Comfort reviewing and defending technical assumptions with agency reviewers
Practical application of hydrology and hydraulics software, including HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), HEC-HMS, and SWMM

Compensation

Salary depends on experience and expertise, typical salary range for this position in California is $110k-170k, DOEQ. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include

Flexible Work Schedules
Retirement & EPP (with company match up to 4%)
Professional Development and Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.

Read the original posting

From RE/SPEC Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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