Design Engineer: Water Resources and Environmental Department

Brudis & Associates, Inc.•Columbia, MD

12d•$60,000 - $98,000

About The Position

BRUDIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (BAI) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm serving public and private sector clients in the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia region. The Design Engineer will work collaboratively or independently on multidisciplinary projects of varying scales for state, county, and local jurisdictions. Under the guidance of project engineers and project managers, the engineer will help develop project plans. The role involves field investigation, report writing, design, and CADD, and calls for analytical thinking, adaptive problem solving, creativity, attention to detail, and dependability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or an appropriate discipline.
Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE/EIT) or equivalent.
2–4 years of design experience in an appropriate discipline.
Strong CAD skills and working knowledge of MicroStation and associated design software.
Strong stormwater management design experience, including BMPs, storm drains, grading, and stream restoration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and GIS applications.
Ability to work effectively within a project team by building relationships and teamwork.
High level of integrity, ethics, quality service, and safety.
Ability to maintain a positive rapport with supervisors and employees.
Ability to travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Maryland State Highway Administration (MD SHA) and local jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for design and permitting services.
Work on projects involving roadway drainage, open and closed drainage systems, environmental site design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, stream restoration, bridge scour analysis, floodplain studies, hydrology and hydraulics, TMDL, Critical Area, NPDES and MS-4 permits, SWM retrofits and BMPs, and Joint-Permit Applications.
Use CADD and MicroStation as part of the design process.
Use hydraulic and hydrologic modeling programs and techniques, including TR-20, TR-55, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ABSCOUR, HEC-18, and HY-8.
Conduct field investigations and prepare reports.
Pay attention to project schedules, budgets, and design quality.
Travel to project sites.