Water Resources Engineer: Floodplain & Stormwater Design

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to contribute to planning, analysis, design, and delivery of water resources projects. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop models, and support floodplain management efforts for public-sector and infrastructure clients.

The role requires a strong technical foundation, 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/InfoWorks ICM/SWMM/HydroCAD, ArcGIS, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watersheds, drainage systems, streams, rivers, and floodplains.
• Develop, modify, calibrate, and review hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Perform floodplain studies and mapping analyses in support of State and local floodplain management programs.
• Support preparation of C/LOMR studies, floodplain mapping updates, and related flood-risk analyses.
• Perform stormwater management and drainage studies for municipal, site development, and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate existing drainage and flood-control systems and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Design and evaluate stormwater management facilities, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention/retention facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Perform watershed delineation, drainage-area analysis, and spatial analysis using GIS.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, maps, and other project documentation.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, technical requirements, and construction documents.
• Support permitting and coordination with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and data collection.
• Coordinate with civil, transportation, environmental, structural, geotechnical, GIS, and other technical disciplines.
• Assist project managers with project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and other business development activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

SWMM

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

STV Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to contribute to planning, analysis, design, and delivery of water resources projects. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop models, and support floodplain management efforts for public-sector and infrastructure clients.

The role requires a strong technical foundation, 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/InfoWorks ICM/SWMM/HydroCAD, ArcGIS, and related tools.