Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid & Employee-Owned Impact

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

ESOP

401(k) match

Training & development

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is hiring a Water Resources Engineer. We are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions that impact clients and communities we serve.

We are certified as a Great Place to Work and describe our culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. The role supports a wide range of water resources projects across the Northeast, with hybrid work options and offices in New

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in water resources is preferred, but exceptional candidates with more years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• EIT/FE Certification is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within two years is preferred.
• Strong hydraulic modeling, stream restoration and fluvial geomorphology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements is preferred, including FEMA and floodplain management requirements.
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain mapping and model development.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience using HEC-RAS (1-D and 2-D), SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HY-8, HydroCAD, or similar hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or GIS-based analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations for transportation, aviation, municipal, land development, and ecological restoration projects.
• Complete 1-D and 2-D Hydraulic Modeling at challenging riverine and tidal locations with technical assistance from team leaders.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, evaluate results, and communicate findings to project teams and clients.
• Use FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC) such as HEC-18, HEC-20 and HEC-23 to calculate potential scour, assess stream behavior and stability, and develop recommendations for scour countermeasures.
• Perform field investigations for hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, construction observation, and monitoring activities, as needed.
• Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase delivery of a diverse range of water resources projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across, including transportation, aviation, environmental, structural, and municipal project teams.
• Participate in client meetings, agency coordination efforts, and technical discussions.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit applications, and construction documents.
• Manage technical tasks, budgets, and schedules under the guidance of project managers.
• Mentor junior staff as experience grows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the firm's water resources practice.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrologic analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

HEC-HMS

HY-8

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is hiring a Water Resources Engineer. We are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions that impact clients and communities we serve.

We are certified as a Great Place to Work and describe our culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. The role supports a wide range of water resources projects across the Northeast, with hybrid work options and offices in New