Waterfront/Coastal 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.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• 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.
• Aid 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing
• Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
• Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
• Carrying objects
• Push/pull
• Twisting
• Bending
• Reaching forward
• Reaching overhead
• Squat/kneel/crawl
• Squinting
• Pinching/fine motor skills
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Taste or smell (taste=never)
• Talk or hear
• Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20
• Not Applicable
• Sight (color discrimination)
• Hearing
• Environment
• Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
• Reasonably Anticipated
• Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens
• Chemical
• Airborne communicable diseases
• Extreme temperatures
• Radiation
• Uneven surfaces or elevations
• Extreme noise levels
• Dust/particulate matter
• Other (exposure Risks)

Pay

Pay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 – $140,000.00/year