Water Resources Designer I

McCormick Taylor•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

McCormick Taylor is seeking a Water Resources Designer I to join its growing Water Resources Department. The role supports projects involving drainage improvements, flood studies, storm drain design, stormwater best management practices and retrofits, hydraulic design of bridge and culvert crossings, and stream restoration. The position works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to water resources and transportation project design.

Requirements

0 to 4 years of experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required, with an emphasis in Water Resources.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Experience working effectively in a team atmosphere.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Working knowledge of MicroStation or OpenRoads CAD development software.
Project design experience related to water resources and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using WinTR-55/TR-20, HEC-RAS, InRoads Storm and Sanitary, OpenRoads, PondPack, StormCAD, and other modeling software.
Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans, and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
Work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative design team.
Design stormwater management systems for water quality and quantity control.
Prepare drainage, soil erosion and sediment control, utility relocation, right-of-way, staging, and construction plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for water resources and transportation projects.
Develop engineering design plans, details, and specifications using MicroStation and OpenRoads.