Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer

About the role

Wilson Engineers provides technically sound and feasible solutions that focus on client’s needs. Team dynamics and leading-edge technology lets our professionals implement forward thinking designs. With offices in Minden and Reno, Nevada, our home office is in Tempe, Arizona, we are well placed to serve our clients with Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Grant Opportunities, Planning, Surveying, Site Development, Hydrology/Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, Residential Design, Water Resources, Expert Testimony, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and Roadway Maintenance & Design. We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer to join our team. This position is 40 hours per week in our Reno office. This position will support our Northern Nevada operations. Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates!

Responsibilities

• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D.
• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting; prior floodplain modeling work experience in Douglas County is a preferable.
• Researches jurisdictional drainage requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings.
• Oversees production of drainage design and construction drawings using AutoCAD & MicroStation.
• Performs data management and prepare exhibits using ArcGIS and QGIS desirable.
• Works as a member of a multi-discipline team.
• Mentors EIT staff regarding hydrologic and hydraulic theory and practice.
• Conducts site visits and document findings.
• Writes and coordinates preparation of graphic materials for presentations and documents.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of drainage experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and QGIS; GISP certification desirable
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and Communication Skills
• Works well in a Team Environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques
• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects

Benefits

• Personal time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending plan (Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates

Schedule

This position is 40 hours per week in our Reno office and will support Northern Nevada operations.