Sr Water Resources Engineer

The Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is searching for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Atlanta. This experienced professional will lead projects in civil engineering and mentoring, supporting a growing Water Control and Conveyance team. The ideal candidate should have extensive technical knowledge and a strong track record in business development and project management.

Qualifications

• 20+ years progressive experience in Civil or Geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in project management and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal and state contracts, floodplain regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical assistance to experts and clients.
• Mentor and guide a team.
• Oversee design projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Judgment

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Water Resources or Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

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Our client is looking for a driven and experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to add technical, project management, and business development expertise to their growing Water Control and Conveyance team. The ideal candidate will provide high level technical assistance to their current industry experts and clients, while also helping mentor and guide a team.


They will have extensive experience with design of site/civil development plans addressing federal and state permitting, and local jurisdiction planning and zoning requirements along with experience working on utility sites, flood control structures, and coastal and waterfront infrastructure. The desired professional must possess strong leadership and communication skills and be proficient in report and proposal writing, presentations, and business development.


Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Water Resources or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.


• Professional Engineering license required.


• 20+ years progressive experience in Civil or Geotechnical engineering with extensive technical background in field of expertise and at least 5+ years in a project management and client relationship management role.


• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following: municipal and state contracts; floodplain regulations and management; FEMA levee accreditation; FERC hydropower inspections, design, and compliance; conveyance pipeline design or construction; and coastal permitting, planning, and design.


• Advanced technical skills in one or more of water resources related fields including flood control design and inspection, dams and levees, water conveyance, stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrological analysis, floodplain management and site development, and coastal structures.


• Ability to design and oversee design projects including layout, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept, through design and permitting, and to completion.


• Experience with cost estimating and scheduling.


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and development of state and federal permit documents including USACE 408 Permitting and USACE 404 Permitting.


• Well established relationships with local and regional agencies and clients.


• Ability and willingness to travel periodically.


• Experience managing staff.

Professional Skills and Attributes

• Proactively collaborative and successful in a dynamic team environment.


• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams. Experience with GIS, CAD, MS Project, and other technical analysis software is a plus.


• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organization skills.


• The ability to work independently and collaboratively and in a fast-paced work environment.


• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to be adaptive, creative, and bring inventive solutions to projects and problems.


• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and commitment to producing quality work.

Preferred Qualification

• Working knowledge of Georgia and Southeastern (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi or South Carolina) state regulations, federal, and local regulatory and permitting requirements.


• Experience with USEPA SWMM, HEC-RAS (both 1D and 2D versions) and HEC-HMS.


• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, with ability to analyze/convert surfaces, particularly to support H & H modeling program demands.


• Grant writing and/or administration. Experience either with writing or administering state and local grants is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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