Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wilson Engineers is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer to join our Nevada team. This 40-hour-per-week position is based in our Las Vegas office and will support our Northern Nevada operations.

Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates. You will perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/Flo-2D and prepare drainage design drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of drainage experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and QGIS; GISP certification desirable
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques
• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects

Responsibilities

• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D.
• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting; floodplain modeling experience preferred.
• Researches jurisdictional drainage requirements for design and construction drawings.
• Oversees drainage design and construction drawings using AutoCAD & MicroStation
• Works as a member of a multi-discipline team.
• Mentors EIT staff regarding hydrologic and hydraulic theory and practice
• Conducts site visits and documents findings.
• Writes and coordinates preparation of graphic materials for presentations and documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Hydraulic design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Flo-2D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

QGIS

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Wilson Engineers provides technically sound and feasible solutions that focus on client’s needs. Team dynamics and leading-edge technology lets our professionals implement forward thinking designs. With offices in Minden, Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, our home office is in Tempe, Arizona, we are well placed to serve our clients with Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Grant Opportunities, Planning, Surveying, Site Development, Hydrology/Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, Residential Design, Water Resources, Expert Testimony, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and Roadway Maintenance & Design.

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer to join our team. This position is 40 hours per week in our Las Vegas office. This position will support our Northern Nevada operations. Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D.


• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting; prior floodplain modeling work experience in Douglas County is a preferable.


• Researches jurisdictional drainage requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings.


• Oversees production of drainage design and construction drawings using AutoCAD & MicroStation


• Performs data management and prepare exhibits using ArcGIS and QGIS desirable.


• Works as a member of a multi-discipline team.


• Mentors EIT staff regarding hydrologic and hydraulic theory and practice


• Conducts site visits and document findings.


• Writes and coordinates preparation of graphic materials for presentations and documents.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering


• Minimum 5 years of drainage experience


• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred


• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D


• Proficiency with ArcGIS and QGIS; GISP certification desirable


• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Strong organizational and Communication Skills


• Works well in a Team Environment


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques


• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.

Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:

• Medical Plan


• Vision Plan


• Dental Plan


• Group Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance


• Liberty Mutual Insurance


• Personal Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• 401(K) Retirement Plan


• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates!