Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Wilson Engineers invites an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join the Reno, Nevada team. The role focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, floodplain studies, and drainage design for water resources projects in Northern Nevada.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years drainage experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/Flo-2D, ArcGIS, and QGIS. Relocation assistance is available for well-qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of drainage experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D.
• Proficient with ArcGIS and QGIS; GISP desirable.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D.
• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting.
• Oversees drainage design and construction drawings.
• Produces graphics for presentations and documents.
• Mentors EIT staff in hydro/hydraulic theory and practice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team environment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Flo-2D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, 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 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 Reno 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!

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