Onsite Water Resources Engineer – Entry to Junior Level

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About the role

  • Entry Level Water Resources Engineer at Moffatt & Nichol specializing in surface water hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. Assisting in drainage problem-solving and preparing engineering reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for the development of surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling
  • Assist in performing engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage
  • Analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives
  • Assist in the preparation of exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations
  • Support the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and other documents
  • Liaise with different individuals and agencies, including government agencies, local authorities, and contractors
  • Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for water resources and related civil engineering projects including:
  • Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure permitting and design, preferably locally
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulics
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
  • Performs numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects
  • Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
  • Participates in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
  • Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
  • Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
  • Under direction prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required
  • Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
  • 0 - 2 years of professional and/or internship experience; required
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; preferred
  • Interest and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
  • Floodplain mapping and floodplain management
  • FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, experience preferred but not required
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
  • Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Benefits

  • Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
  • Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
  • Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
  • Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
  • Paid Holidays (7)
  • A floating holiday
  • 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
  • Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
  • Comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Plenty of training opportunities
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Formal Mentoring program
  • Active YP (Young Professionals) group
  • Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

Job title

Water Resources Engineer – Entry to Junior Level

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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