Mid-Level Water Resource Engineer

Straughan Environmental Inc•Columbia, MD

79d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Straughan is currently seeking a highly motivated and versatile Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader, deliver quality projects, and grow Straughan’s presence. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability and resiliency. They will work with a diverse team to perform field assessments, develop mapping and design plans for construction, obtain permits, and perform computations and analyses for a variety of projects. Straughan is currently operating under a flexible, hybrid workplace strategy that allows employees to work primarily from home with official schedules approved by their supervisor. Applicants must be currently located in Maryland.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum of 4 year of relevant experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
Excellent computer skills are required, including knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD drafting software
A working knowledge of applicable engineering principals in the areas of water resource engineering and/or sustainability concepts
Ability and interest to perform field work such as geomorphic assessments, investigation of existing site conditions for design projects and studies, and data collection
Experience using engineering applicable engineering software such as Bentley OpenRoads (or Geopak/InRoads), Hec-RAS, TR-20, TR-55, and ArcGIS
State/Local Permitting Experience
Professional Engineer (PE)

Nice To Haves

Stormwater management design
Erosion and sediment control design
Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
Drainage system design experience
Wetland Design experience
Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses including 2D modeling
Geomorphic assessment experience
Shoreline protection design experience
Site design and LEED experience
Low impact development (LID) and environmental site design (ESD) in Maryland
Familiarity with municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic (e.g., MD, DC, VA, DE, PA)
Blue-Green Infrastructure experience
Environmental Permitting (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
Public Outreach experience
Experience working on federal contracts such as USACE, USFWS, or NOAA
Experience with 2D or 3D hydrodynamic circulation models (ADCIRC, DELFT3D, EFDC, HEC-RAS 2D, SMS, SRH-2D)
Experience with complex integrated flood and water quality modeling (SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, MIKE)
Experience modeling river/estuary/shelf processes such as baroclinic tracer transport, storm surge, wind wave, coastal inundation, and water quality.
GIS (Arc-MAP, Arc-PRO) experience

Responsibilities

Lead design tasks or project components, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Support project managers in preparing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Collect and analyze data
Perform field assessments and site inspections
Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting
Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and visualizations using software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS.
Prepare engineering documents such as plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications
Design best management practices for stormwater management, stream/shoreline restoration, and erosion & sediment control projects
Obtain permits from state and local agencies
Perform drainage design and prepare reports, include storm drain and culvert analyses.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including bridge scour, and use a variety of specialist H/H software
Serve as a project engineer for complex water resource engineering and transportation projects
Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI’s, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
Develop strong working relationships with internal staff and external clients
Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in professional organization activities
Support project managers in planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for mid-to-large-scale projects.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to achieve project and department goals.
Participate in project planning and stakeholder meetings to gain insights into project management processes.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and interns
Attend and prepare for conferences with possible presentations.