Design Engineer - Water Resources

Brudis & Associates, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with company matching

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to create design plans and specifications for various projects in Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a BSCE in Civil Engineering and 2-4 years of design experience, specifically in stormwater management and hydraulic modeling. This position offers an attractive salary range, excellent career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurances and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of design experience in the civil engineering discipline.
• Experience with MD SHA and local jurisdictions is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a positive rapport with supervisors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for design and permitting services.
• Utilize hydraulic and hydrologic modeling programs and techniques.
• Conduct field investigations and report writing.

Skills

CAD skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hydrology and hydraulics

Analytical thinking

Education

BSCE in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE/EIT)

Tools

Microstation

GIS applications

Job description

Water Resources Engineer- Design Engineer

BRUDIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (BAI) is a multidiscipline engineering firm providing consulting services to public and private sector clients in the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia region. Since 1992, BAI has provided comprehensive, innovative and effective solutions to our clients’ transportation, stormwater, and infrastructure needs.

Job Summary

The qualified candidate will demonstrate an ability to collaboratively work with a group or independently on a wide‑range of small or large scale multi‑discipline projects for state, county, or local jurisdictions. Design engineers will assist with development of project plans under the guidance of project engineers and project managers. The job requires analytical thinking, adaptive problem solving, creativity, and innovation. Employee shall be dependable, open minded, focused, and attentive to details including: project schedules, budgets, and design quality. Work involves field investigation, report writing, design and CADD.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities include developing plans, specifications and estimates for design and permitting services including but not limited to: roadway drainage, open and closed drainage systems, environmental site design, stormwater management (SWM), erosion/sediment control, stream restoration, bridge scour analysis, floodplain studies, hydrology/hydraulics, TMDL, Critical Area, NPDES & MS‑4 permits, SWM retrofits and BMPs, Joint‑Permit Application (JPA). Experience using CADD and Microstation as part of the design process is essential. Utilizing hydraulic and hydrologic modeling programs and techniques including TR‑20, TR‑55, HEC‑2, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, ABSCOUR, HEC‑18 and HY‑8.

Qualifications and Skills

• BSCE in Civil Engineering or appropriate discipline
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE/EIT) or equivalent
• 2‑4 years of design experience in appropriate discipline
• MD SHA and local jurisdictions experience preferred
• Strong CAD skills, working knowledge of Microstation and associated design software
• Strong SWM design that includes BMPS, storm drains, grading, and stream restoration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office products and GIS applications
• Ability to work well within a project team by building relationships and teamwork
• High-level of integrity, ethics, quality service, and safety
• Maintain a positive rapport with supervisor and employees
• Ability to travel to project sites

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $98,000.00 per year.

This position has excellent potential for career advancement. We proudly offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401k plan with company matching.