Water Resource Engineer (Entry Level)

We are a environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 350 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work.

We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

We offer:
Competitive salary
Bonus Program
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability programs
Flexible schedules
Retirement plan with company match
Flexible PTO

We participate in community service outreach programs such as beach clean-ups, native planting restoration volunteering and fundraising for such organizations as around the United States. Company-wide, we host Bi-Annual Company Retreats to different destinations in the country for all employees to meet and socialize while building better relationships to boost morale, friendships and future work opportunities. Regionally, we hold regular office happy hours and lunches to encourage the local staff to be engaged and interactive post-pandemic.

We are interested in a candidate that has the capacity to grow, is a quick learner, is detail-orientated, has critical thinking skills, is a committed team player, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. This position will support Civil and environmental engineering projects involving upland and in-water remediation, civil construction, waterfront development, source control evaluations, water quality assessments and compliance, and construction oversight. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on a variety of tasks of differing complexities, both independently and in team environments, learn directly from leaders in the industry, and provide feedback and mentoring to our junior and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, preferably with a focus in Water Resources, or closely related discipline
• 0-3 years of post-educational relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges
• Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources
• Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and calculations using WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, ICPR and SWMM5, etc
• Process data using ArGIS and Excel
• Assist with report preparation
• Assist with various permit applications from regulatory agencies and prepare supporting documents
• Collect hydrological and water quality data on site
• Complete training on assigned tasks
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs