Water Resources Engineer P4

About the role

GRAEF’s continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Stormwater / Water Resources Engineer to join our Milwaukee office. This position is ideal for a motivated professional looking to take a lead role in the planning, design, and management of stormwater and floodplain projects for public and private clients throughout Wisconsin, with opportunities to support projects across the broader Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical and project leader on stormwater and water resources projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to business development efforts within a growing and well-established practice
• Prepare Stormwater Management Plans for public and private development projects
• Perform municipal stormwater management plan review
• Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic models of storm water systems or floodplain areas
• Assist in identifying flood extents and potential flood reduction measures
• Assist in Environmental Impact Analysis Reports
• Cook up with other GRAEF disciplines, clients, and consultants
• Coordinate with other GRAEF disciplines, clients, and consultants
• Assist with proposal development and strategic business development pursuits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resource Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and managing a wide variety of site development or linear infrastructure projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and BMP design
• Experience with proposal writing, project interviews, client interactions and business development responsibilities
• Knowledge of state and local stormwater, erosion control, and floodplain regulations. Experience permitting projects in the State of Wisconsin
• Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Proficient with hydrology and hydraulic software such as HydroCAD, ICM, HEC-RAS and Hydraflow

Qualifications

• Experience with implementing green infrastructure into stormwater management
• Experience with erosion control or best management practice inspections
• Experience performing municipal reviews
• Accreditation as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• Experience supporting grant funded infrastructure projects
• Experience with Phase 1 ESA
• Preparation of Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retail Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs

Contact

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to GRAEFjobs@graef-usa.com or call 414-259-1500.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets