Drainage Engineer

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. seeks a Drainage Engineer for our Buffalo, NY office. The role focuses on coordinating scope, budget, and schedules while handling specific design aspects in drainage projects.

GPI is a multi-disciplinary firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building systems across the United States for over 50 years. The firm values excellence and staff empowerment, with opportunities to work on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in watershed/drainage analysis and hydrologic/hydraulic computations
• Experience in culvert sizing
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic software HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS
• Familiarity with NY Stormwater BMPs preferred
• Familiarity with LOMA/LOMR/CLOMR permitting preferred
• EIT or PE license preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform floodplain and HEC-RAS modeling
• Investigate watersheds and drainage areas; compute hydrologic/hydraulic design parameters
• Prepare/modify project reports, construction plans, and designs
• Deliver project scope elements and assist in cost estimates

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Drainage modeling

Culvert sizing

EIT/PE

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

BS in Engineering (or related field)

Tools

HydroCAD

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

Job Description

GPI is seeking a Drainage Engineer for our Buffalo, NY, offices. This position's key components include coordination with the various discipline areas, including scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout, and accountability for handling specific design aspects on projects appropriate to the discipline field.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities

• Perform floodplain and HEC-RAS modeling


• Assist and investigate watersheds/drainage areas, and perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations required to design and analyze complex drainage systems and stormwater management basins


• Contribute to the preparation/modification of reports, construction plans, and designs for projects


• Responsible for the delivery of project discipline scope elements, and assist in the preparation of project quantity/cost estimates

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or related field)


• 5+ years of experience investigating watersheds/drainage areas and performing hydrologic and hydraulic computations required to design and analyze drainage systems and stormwater management basins


• Experience in culvert sizing


• Working knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic software such as HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS


• Familiarity in the design of NY Stormwater BMPs is preferred


• Familiarity with LOMA, LOMR and CLOMR permitting preferred


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working