Lead Water Resources Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy

93d • $116,620 - $179,890

About The Position

You will be a lead engineering specialist working in a project team environment with other engineers and specialists involved in executing water resources deliverables in support of the design, modification, evaluation, and analysis of power plants. The work may include the following responsibilities: Direct planning, coordination, and collaboration with the project teams, clients, the NRC and USACE, contractors, and other stakeholders, as applicable. Guide the work of other water resources engineers and coordinate all project work assignments. Determining flood levels for rainfall events spanning 100-year, 500-year, and 1000-year occurrences. Utilizing ArcGIS, StreamStats, and DEM data for watershed delineation. Conducting extreme value analysis on stream and rainfall gauges. Crafting H&H models with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS. Performing dam failure analysis. Estimating IDF curves based on rainfall gauge data. Extracting probable maximum precipitation (PMP) data from existing publications. Designing storm drains, open channel drainage systems, and stormwater ponds. Developing site layout, grading plans, and drainage designs. Designing roads and trackwork for optimal functionality. This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

• Hold an MSCE in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources, from an ABET Engineering program.
• PE licensure with 10 or more years of experience (3 to 5 years as a lead engineer) in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis.
• Experience in various areas of civil engineering, such as site grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
• Specialization in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experienced in analyzing raw data from existing rainfall gages and stream stations.
• Proficiency with design tools: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, ADCIRC, DELFT-3D, SWMM, CGWAVE, SWAN, STWAVE, TR-55, TR-20, MathCad, GIS tools, Microstation, and AutoCad.
• Familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, R, or VBScript.
• Direct experience in the nuclear power plant industry with conducting analyses and making NRC submittals.
• Direct experience with conducting analyses and making USACE submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Prepared for occasional travel as part of the job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, coordination, and collaboration with project teams, clients, the NRC and USACE, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Guide the work of other water resources engineers and coordinate all project work assignments.
• Determine flood levels for rainfall events spanning 100-year, 500-year, and 1000-year occurrences.
• Utilize ArcGIS, StreamStats, and DEM data for watershed delineation.
• Conduct extreme value analysis on stream and rainfall gauges.
• Craft H&H models with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Perform dam failure analysis.
• Estimate IDF curves based on rainfall gauge data.
• Extract probable maximum precipitation (PMP) data from existing publications.
• Design storm drains, open channel drainage systems, and stormwater ponds.
• Develop site layout, grading plans, and drainage designs.
• Design roads and trackwork for optimal functionality.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees