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MetaOption LLC

Water Resources Project Manager

MetaOption LLC, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403

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Water Resources Project Manager – MetaOption LLC Location:

San Luis Obispo, CA

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Remote:

Not remote

Relocation:

Not paid

Salary: $103,000–$155,000 per year.

Overview You’ll take ownership of complex water resource challenges, manage multi‑faceted projects, and mentor design staff—while building strong client and public agency relationships. If you’re passionate about hydrology, hydraulics, and sustainable water solutions, this is the role where your expertise will truly make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise water resources design staff, including mentoring, training, and quality control reviews.

Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.

Prepare drainage studies, detention basin designs, riverine hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping, and FEMA compliance documentation.

Oversee stream restoration, sediment transport modeling, stormwater quality, and LID/BMP design.

Ensure compliance with RWQCB and SWRCB regulations, TMDL programs, and HMP requirements.

Coordinate with clients, public agencies, and in‑house teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Respond to RFPs/SOQs, prepare presentations, and participate in client interviews for public works projects.

Technical Proficiencies

Software:

SWMM, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, ArcMAP v10+, Geo‑RAS/Geo‑HMS, Microstation, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, WSPGW, LSPC/SUSTAIN.

Design Expertise:

Drainage master planning, riverine hydraulics, stormwater quality modeling, floodplain mapping, LID design, and FEMA submittals (including LOMCs).

Leadership:

Strong decision‑making skills, independent thought, and proven project team supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

required; Master’s preferred.

California Professional Engineer (PE) License

required.

6+ years of water resources engineering experience.

2+ years of project management experience, including supervision of design staff and coordination with subconsultants.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts and client relationships.

A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred Certifications & Skills

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), PMP, LEED, ENV‑SP, CPESC, QSD, or QSP.

Recent Central Coast California project experience and knowledge of Post‑Construction Requirements (PCRs).

Programming skills (plus but not required).

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