Water Resources Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness program & fitness stipend

Mental health & well-being benefit

401(k) match & profit-sharing

Career development & Wright-Pierce U.

Paid time off & paid holidays

Flexible work schedules & hybrid work

Job summary

Wright-Pierce, a multi-discipline environmental engineering firm, seeks a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our team in Burlington, MA. The role involves engineering calculations and design of water resources systems, with salary range $78,000 - $125,000 per year.

Responsibilities include planning, analysis, and design of stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roadways, sites, dams, and bridges, plus technical reviews and task management.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Water Resources Engineering
• Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality simulation and analysis (HEC-RAS, HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS, HydroCad, SWMM)
• Experience with surface water hydrology and GIS
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, and bridge hydraulics
• Engineer in Training Certification required
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; MS degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations with minimal supervision
• Plan, analyze, and design water resources systems and infrastructure (stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roads, sites, dams, bridges)
• Review water resources analyses and design documents
• Manage tasks and review junior staff calculations

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

MS degree a plus

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-SSP

HEC-HMS

HydroCad

SWMM

GIS

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our company.

Salary range is $78,000 - $125,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Engineering planning, analysis, and design of water resources related systems and infrastructure including stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roadways, sites, dams, and bridges
• Perform technical reviews of water resources technical analysis and design documents
• Task management - Review and assign work and/or check design calculations of junior staff

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers
• Committed to continual learning
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• 4 - 8 years’ experience in Water Resources Engineering
• Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality simulation and analysis (i.e., HEC-RAS; HEC-SSP; HEC-HMS; HydroCad; SWMM)
• Experience with surface water hydrology and GIS
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, and bridge hydraulics

Certifications

• Engineer in Training Certification required
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar required
• M.S. degree considered a plus

Office Location

• Burlington, MA
• Middletown, CT
• Providence, RI
• Portsmouth, NH
• Bedford, NH
• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME

Your Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Sponsorship Available

At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.