Water Resources Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce; United States; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Mental health benefit

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Career development

Mentorship program

Training program

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Wright-Pierce is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our environmental engineering team in the United States. You will contribute to the design and analysis of water resources systems, including stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roadways, and bridges, with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of water resources experience, proficiency in hydrology/hydraulics and related software (HEC-RAS, HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS, HydroCad, SWMM), and familiarity with GIS.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Water Resources Engineering experience.
• Experience with hydrology/hydraulics and water quality simulations (HEC-RAS; HEC-SSP; HEC-HMS; HydroCad; SWMM).
• Experience with surface water hydrology and GIS.
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, and bridge hydraulics.

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.

Skills

Hydrology/Hydraulics

Water Resources Engineering

Open channel hydraulics

GIS

Project coordination

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S. degree considered a plus

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-SSP

HEC-HMS

HydroCad

SWMM

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 (ie. HEC-RAS; HEC-SSP; HEC-HMS; HydroCad; SWMM) experience
• Experience with surface water hydrology and GIS
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, and bridge hydraulics

Certifications

• 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

Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our fullbenefits overview for more.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• 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% respondingand94% 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.

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.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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