Water Resources Lead Engineer – Renewables

About the role

The Water Resources Lead Engineer – Renewables role at Ulteig specializes in water resources within our Energy Solutions Department. Ideal for professionals with a strong background in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, particularly those experienced in renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and support other civil and structural design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
• Work closely with and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Utilize advanced 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Conduct sediment transport analyses and scour calculations to ensure the integrity and sustainability of renewable energy projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound industry engineering practices.
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design challenges that may include performing field investigation or observations and when necessary, resolving discrepancies between multiple sources of information.
• Performs design and reviews of computations and calculations related to the stormwater management design of renewable projects.
• Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction.
• Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify the best feasible solution(s).
• Supports marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
• Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Successful Completion of Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 3-5+ years of experience in water resource design for renewable energy projects, strongly preferred.
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies related to rural and urban drainage.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control applications in addition to temporary and permanent stormwater treatment techniques is highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex hydrologic and hydraulic data.
• Experience in performing 2D sediment transport analyses and scour calculations in cohesive and non-cohesive soils is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM, as well as ArcGIS software, is required.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.
• Successful Completion of Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration, NCEES Council Record.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 3-5+ years of experience in water resource design for renewable energy projects.
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies related to rural and urban drainage.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control applications in addition to temporary and permanent stormwater treatment techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex hydrologic and hydraulic data.
• Experience in performing 2D sediment transport analyses and scour calculations in cohesive and non-cohesive soils.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM, as well as ArcGIS software.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Permanent authorization to work in US.

Skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies related to rural and urban drainage.
• Erosion and sediment control applications in addition to temporary and permanent stormwater treatment techniques.
• Advanced 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM.
• ArcGIS software.
• Field investigation and observations.
• Design and review of computations and calculations related to stormwater management design.
• Stormwater management design of renewable projects.
• Value engineering mindset.
• Out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Pay

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $126,400-$164,300*

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Schedule

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