Water Resource Engineer

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Job description

Job Summary:

Perform structural and non-structural design, data collection, data analyses, flood modeling, and cost-benefit analyses for structures such as waterways, pipelines, dams, dikes, culverts, canals, and other water-related resources and facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage and direct field crew activities. Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs. Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics. Assess strength of building materials by testing materials and soil. Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters. Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data. Draft and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions. Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure projects progress properly. Collaborate with surveyors (or direct and participate in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction. Monitor project progress and ensure design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met. On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools. Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software. Proficient in HEC-RAS or other simulation software used in computational fluid dynamics. Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction, repair, or restoration of pipelines, dams, dikes, culverts, canals, and other water-related resources and facilities. Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects. Ability to identify and solve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be both creative and analytical. Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Civil Engineering. Licensure or ability to become licensed within 1 year of hire required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Salary and Hourly wages are based on experience.

PandoLogic.

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