Water Resources Engineer — Floodplain & Hydrology Lead

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in Salt Lake City. You will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on complex water resource projects for municipal clients and support other divisions as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising junior engineers, conducting stormwater modeling and hydrologic studies, assisting with permitting, and contributing to proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Hydrology/Hydraulics (or related) preferred.
• 4–10 years of progressively responsible water resources experience.
• Utah Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise junior engineers and support staff to manage hydraulic tasks.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
• Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support projects.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in preparing engineering plans and specs for detention, storm drains, and hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Water resources design

Project engineering

Stormwater modeling

Hydrologic studies

Team supervision

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Hydrology/Hydraulics (preferred)

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in Salt Lake City. You will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on complex water resource projects for municipal clients and support other divisions as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising junior engineers, conducting stormwater modeling and hydrologic studies, assisting with permitting, and contributing to proposals.