Water Resources Designer 1

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Basic Knowledge
• Market Sector Software (Water Related, GIS, and CAD Software) – Basic Knowledge
• Desired exposure and experience in HY-8, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, HEC-HMS, SRH2D, and rainfall simulations models

Technical Expertise

• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks assigned with oversight from others
• Performs self-review of basic deliverables
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring

Teamwork

• Functions in a supporting role on a project team.
• Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided.
• Is motivated to grow skills and help the team.

Project Delivery

• Participates in tasks and produces the following with close direction/oversight from others:
• Site investigations
• Design calculations
• Technical reports and memos
• Exhibits and figures
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Presentation content and slides
• Construction inspection of designed components

Budget and Schedule

• Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments.
• Self-monitors budgets and schedules for simple project tasks assigned.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Basic ability to read and interpret applicable design standards and technical guidance documents identified by more senior staff.

Client Interaction

• Infrequent direct client interaction.
• Read emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: none
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: none
• Desired Qualifications
• Also Include Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• An academic emphasis in hydrology and/or hydraulics
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally navigate uneven terrain during site visits for engineering investigations and construction observation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.