Water Resources Project Manager

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Hydrologic and Hydraulics Project Manager to join our team in South Jordan, Utah. The candidate should have around 10 years of experience managing water resource design projects, overseeing junior staff, and conducting modeling and analysis.

The role includes client interaction and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with strong communication skills and technical knowledge in hydraulics and hydrology. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $100,000 - $160,000 await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10 years of increasingly-responsible experience in water resource projects.
• Utah State Professional Engineer License required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Client interaction and coordination.
• Conducts stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Supervises junior engineers and support staff.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS

Strong background in surface water hydraulics and hydrology

Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation

Team-oriented and eager to lead projects

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Water Resources or related

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Hydrologic and Hydraulics (H&H) Project Manager with around 5-10 years of experience to join our team in South Jordan, Utah.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
• Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.
• Monitors time schedules and job costs and adjusts to comply with each.
• Provides project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervises and delegates work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific H&H engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
• Conducts stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Performs floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
• Performs sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
• Assists in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collects, evaluates, and presents data in technical reports and oral presentations.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Works independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
• Contributes to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis.
• Strong background in surface water hydraulics and hydrology as well as applying this technical knowledge to address client needs, meet deliverables, and train junior staff; Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3d and/or Microstation.
• Team-oriented individual who is eager to lead and manage projects.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree in with an emphasis in Water Resources (or related) is preferred.
• 10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource related projects including Class I railroad H&H projects.
• Utah State Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Job Location

South Jordan, Utah.

Annual Salary Range

$100,000 - $160,000 (Depending on Experience).

Benefits

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.