Senior Water Resources Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to produce detailed design calculations, reports, and specifications for complex projects in Plano, TX. You will collaborate with project managers to develop engineering solutions and deliver high-quality results throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, applying advanced engineering techniques, and maintaining schedules. A PE and hydrology knowledge are highly desirable for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 8+ years, or Masters with 7+ years, or PhD with 6+ years in engineering.
• PE certification is required or anticipated.
• Solid knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics basics.
• Proficiency with HEC RAS, HEC HMS, HY8, and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, and specifications.
• Partner with project managers to support R&D, design, and delivery of solutions.
• Apply advanced techniques to address design challenges.
• Maintain project schedules and deliver high-quality results.
• Develop detailed designs and calculations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, offering guidance and feedback.

Skills

Engineering Design

Technical Report Production

Design Calculations

Project Lifecycle Management

Creative Problem-Solving

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

HEC RAS

HEC HMS

HY8

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Civil 3D

ORD

Job description

• Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for complex projects
• Partner with project managers to support the research, development, design, and delivery of engineering solutions
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and creative problem-solving skills to address design challenges
• Maintain project schedules and deliver high-quality results
• Develop detailed designs and calculations while providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor and train junior engineers, offering guidance and valuable feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
• Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects
• Knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics basics
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with HEC RAS, HEC HMS, HY8
• Familiarity with AutoCad/MicroStation, Civil 3D, ORD

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design and project management, with a strong focus on producing high-quality technical reports and specifications. Proficient in mentoring junior engineers and applying advanced engineering techniques to solve complex design challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Hydrology & Hydraulics Knowledge
• HEC RAS Familiarity
• AutoCAD/MicroStation Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Design
• Technical Report Production
• Design Calculations
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Creative Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

• Complex Projects
• Project Management
• Technical Expertise
• Quality Work
• Multiple Discipline Projects

Tools & Technologies

• HEC HMS
• HY8
• Civil 3D
• ORD