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Rincon Consultants · 22 hours ago

Water Resources Planner / Project Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Rincon Consultants is a California-based environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. They are seeking a Water Resources Planner / Project Manager to lead and support projects that promote sustainable management of water resources, focusing on groundwater sustainability and watershed resilience.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement SGMA-related planning for entities responsible for the implementation of SGMA

Prepare updates, technical memoranda, monitoring reports, and periodic evaluations

Analyze groundwater conditions, interconnected surface water effects, groundwater dependent ecosystems, and basin-level climate vulnerabilities

Support sustainable management criteria, project evaluation, and adaptive management strategies

Lead watershed resilience assessments and hydrologic analyses

Forecast water supply conditions using hydrogeologic, climatic, and land-use datasets

Evaluate climate adaptation strategies for integrated water systems

Prepare Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs) and Agricultura Water Management Plans (AWMPs)

Analyze water demand, supply reliability, conservation programs, and drought response planning

Conduct water quality assessments and support water supply improvement strategies

Work with interdisciplinary teams on water infrastructure, recharge, conveyance, and storage planning

Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

Collaborate with internal technical teams to ensure accuracy, innovation, and compliance

Prepare water supply studies and water management plans, including analysis of drought and climate change impacts on water supplies and systems

Communicate findings through clear, compelling technical reports, presentations, and client meetings

Stay up-to-date on state and federal regulatory requirements affecting water planning

Work closely with Rincon Principal(s) and Directors to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values

Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

Qualification

Water Resources PlanningGroundwater ManagementHydrologic AnalysesSGMA ImplementationGISData Analysis ToolsCalifornia Water RegulationsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsClient Relationship ManagementTeam CoordinationClimate Adaptation UnderstandingCommunicationPublic PresentationsTechnical Report Writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, or closely related field

Four or more years of experience in water resources planning, groundwater management, hydrologic analyses, environmental planning, SGMA, watershed-scale water management strategies, and others

Hands-on experience in SGMA-related projects, groundwater plan implementation, groundwater data evaluation, or hydrogeologic assessments

Hand-on experience in developing all or portions of UWMPs or AWMPs

Demonstrate ability to prepare technical analyses, memoranda, staff reports, or water-planning deliverables

Working knowledge of California's water regulations

Strong analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools and platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Proven ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Five to 10 years of experience specifically in California water resources planning, with a significant portion dedicated to SGMA, Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) or Alternative Plan development, Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) support, UWMP or watershed resilience plans

Familiarity with groundwater models, watershed models, or related analytical tools in either developing or comfortable working with modeling outputs

Experience working directly with GSAs, water districts, municipalities, resource agencies, and other local governments

Experience leading client meetings, workshops, or public-facing presentations

Understanding of climate adaptation, water budget development, integrated water management, and water-policy frameworks in California

Proficiency in GIS, Python, or other data/visualization tools

Project management experience, including scoping, budgeting, and team coordination

Current professional licenses (i.e., Professional Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, Civil Professional Engineer (PE), Environmental PE, Certified Engineering Geologist)