Water Resources Engineer - Practice Lead

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reno is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead its Water Resource Practice. This role requires extensive management experience and technical expertise in hydrology and watershed science. Candidates should have a B.S. and at least 15 years in water resource projects, with strong business development skills. This position offers a competitive salary within a normal office environment, with occasional fieldwork, and a focus on building robust client relationships in the Nevada region.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability in driving water resource business development.
• Experience managing water resource projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead NCE's Water Resources Practice in the region.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Project management

Technical mentorship

Education

B.S. in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resource Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

XP Storm

Job description

Water Resources Engineer – Practice Lead

Join NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services and lead our Nevada Water Resource Practice. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Water Resource Engineer, Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Watershed Scientist to guide and expand NCE’s Nevada Water Resources Practice.

Base Pay Range

$140,000.00/yr – $180,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for NCE’s Water Resources Practice in Nevada and the Sierra Nevada Region
• Establish NCE as a go-to firm for Water Resources in the region and grow the Practice
• Drive business development and marketing, project management, staff mentoring and supervision, recruitment, and leadership
• Develop and nurture a robust client list within Nevada and the Sierra Nevada Region
• Support integrated project pursuits and delivery by delivering outstanding water resource team technical expertise
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities through the development of proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates and interviews
• Develop, manage, and successfully deliver project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Work closely with colleagues across NCE from other Practice Areas including Environmental and Civil Engineering
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to water resources team members
• Organize and manage water resources team workloads by distributing and assigning projects and tasks
• Assemble, review, and evaluate complex data and integrate technical information into project deliverables
• Develop, lead, and manage water resource assessment, engineering, and management studies
• Oversee and deliver drainage analysis and hydraulic reports
• Evaluate surface water hydrology, groundwater, water quality, and water demand data
• Conduct field investigations and mapping of watersheds, drainage systems, and flood control facilities

Qualifications (Must Have)

• B.S. in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resource Engineering or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
• Strong academic background in water resources, watershed management, hydrology, and/or related coursework
• Demonstrated ability to drive water resource related business development
• Experience managing water resource related projects and clients
• Desire and ability to manage and inspire NCE’s water resource professionals
• Experience modeling and analyzing watersheds, storm drain systems, or flood control facilities
• Demonstrated ability to prepare water resources technical studies and reports
• Working knowledge of California and Nevada drainage and flood control requirements

Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Professional registration (P.E., P.G., CPSWQ)
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• California and/or Nevada Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain license within 6 months
• Working knowledge of HEC-RAS (1-D and 2-D) and XP Storm and other common industry software packages
• Understanding of river mechanics and geomorphic principles
• Experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic engineering to surface water restoration projects (channels, creeks, rivers)
• Experience leading LOMR/CLOMR studies, and coordination with FEMA, local agencies, and clients
• Twenty (20+) years professional consulting experience
• Experience developing PS&E packages for drainage improvements, including storm drains, detention basins, and creek restoration projects
• Experience with sediment transport calculations and modeling

Working Conditions

Generally requires normal office working conditions. May require field work (e.g., construction equipment and sites, roadway, uneven ground, river/stream banks, crossing drainages, and/or remote locations).

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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