Hydraulic/Hydrology Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Hydraulic/Hydrology Engineer/Project Manager at our Phoenix office. Preference is a licensed engineer in the state of Arizona with minimum 5 years of experience. Experience in the Phoenix area is desired. The role will work collaboratively in a team environment providing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis modeling and design for public infrastructure and flood control projects.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Salary

Registration(s)

• Professional Licensed PE required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties

• Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using a wide range of models, including HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, and FLO-2D.
• Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting.
• Research jurisdictional drainage requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings.
• Oversee production of drainage design and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Perform data management and prepare exhibits using ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Work as a member of a multi-discipline team.
• Mentor EIT staff regarding hydrologic and hydraulic theory and practice.
• Conduct site visits and document findings.
• Write and coordinate preparation of graphic materials for presentations and documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Completes assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists Principal on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Role Competencies

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities