Hydraulic Engineer - Civil Engineer

Trilon Group; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Job summary

Wilson Engineers in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join our Civil/Municipal team. This full-time role supports Northern Nevada operations, with relocation assistance for well-qualified candidates.

The position focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, and drainage design using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS tools, with mentorship of EIT staff and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of drainage experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D.
• Proficient with ArcGIS and QGIS; GISP certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, & Flo-2D.
• Performs drainage studies and FEMA permitting; floodplain modeling in Douglas County preferred.
• Researches jurisdictional drainage requirements for design docs.
• Oversees drainage drawings in AutoCAD & MicroStation.
• Performs data management and exhibits using ArcGIS and QGIS.
• 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 graphics for presentations and documents.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

HEC-RAS/HMS/Flo-2D

ArcGIS/QGIS

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Drainage experience

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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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