Water Resources Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations for transportation, aviation, municipal, land development, and ecological restoration projects.
• Complete 1-D and 2-D Hydraulic Modeling at challenging riverine and tidal locations with technical assistance from team leaders.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, evaluate results, and communicate findings to project teams and clients.
• Use FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC) such as HEC-18, HEC-20 and HEC-23 to calculate potential scour, assess stream behavior and stability, and develop recommendations for scour countermeasures.
• Perform field investigations for hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, construction observation, and monitoring activities, as needed.
• Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase delivery of a diverse range of water resources projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across, including transportation, aviation, environmental, structural, and municipal project teams.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit applications, and construction documents.
• Manage technical tasks, budgets, and schedules under the guidance of project managers.
• Mentor junior staff as experience grows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the firm's water resources practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in water resources is preferred, but exceptional candidates with more years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• EIT/FE Certification is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within two years is preferred.
• Strong hydraulic modeling, stream restoration and fluvial geomorphology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements is preferred, including FEMA and floodplain management requirements.
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain mapping and model development.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience using HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HY-8, HydroCAD, or similar hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or GIS-based analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads software is preferred.