Senior Water Resources Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy

95d • $82,380 - $125,860

About The Position

Under the guidance of the team lead(s), you will work in a project team environment with other engineers involved in executing water resources deliverables and other site development engineering in support of the design, modification, and analysis of power plant sites. The work may include the following responsibilities: 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.
• 5 + years of hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis.
• Experience in various areas of civil engineering, such as site grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
• Strong background in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experienced in analyzing raw data from existing rainfall gages and stream stations.
• Showcase mastery with multiple design tools, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D, 2D), RAS Mapper, QGIS, Global Mapper, TR-55, GIS software, Civil3D, and AutoCAD.
• Have familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, R, or VBScript.
• Exhibit strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Be prepared for occasional travel as part of the job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PE license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees