Project Water Resources Engineer

About the role

GEI’s Ithaca, NY office is seeking a mid-level Water Resource Engineer/Planner. Under supervision of senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing field and office-related efforts for water resource related projects including watershed modeling, stormwater modeling, management and design, coastal/shoreline modeling, hydraulic hazard analyses, dam breach analyses and other water resource related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks with a team of knowledgeable registered civil engineers and flood management professionals.
• Preparation of various water resources planning documents including Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Flood Protection Plans, Implementation Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, feasibility studies, Drought Contingency Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and others related flood and water conveyance infrastructure.
• Support for clients pursuing grant funding opportunities such as USBR Grants, DWR-based grant programs, and others.
• Interpretation and synthesis of complex water resources modeling results.
• Techincal analysis related to flood system evaluation, floodplain-based flood system maintenance and operations, water supply and demand estimates and projections.
• Collaborate with other team members, including structural engineers, and surveyors, to ensure design coherence.
• Assist in preparation of proposals to provide professional services and assist in preparation of presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Support Project Managers by tracking budgets, client communications, and deliverables.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or Water Resource related field.
• 6+ years of previous professional experience in in water resource engineering/planning.
• Knowledge of NYSDEC environmental regulations a plus.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Experience with H&H analysis software, such as USACE HEC software suite.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software a plus.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight year-round, as required without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in water resource engineering/planning.
• Strong knowledge of NYSDEC environmental regulations.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Experience with H&H analysis software, such as USACE HEC software suite.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and perform field tasks.

Skills

• Proficiency in H&H analysis software, such as USACE HEC software suite.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize complex water resources modeling results.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
• Well-being program and paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work schedules and cell phone stipends.
• GEI University (GEIU) with continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for advancement through connecting conversations.
• Financial rewards for publication awards, professional dues, and professional licenses.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Annual performance bonus and market-competitive compensation.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) contributions.
• Opportunity to be an owner and shareholder.

Pay

Pay Range For This Position: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00/year

Schedule

Physical Requirements: Functional Demands - Sedentary X Light Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements - Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable