Water Resources Engineer - Entry Level

SLR Consulting • Cheshire, CT

2d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a driven and curious entry-level Water Resources Engineer to join our collaborative team of problem solvers in our Cheshire, Connecticut office location. If you’re passionate about protecting water systems, designing resilient infrastructure, and using engineering to create real world impact, this is your opportunity to dive in. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. You’ll work on a wide range of water resources related projects, including stream and river restoration, flood mitigation and geomorphic assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 0 to 2 years' experience in stream and river restoration
• Experience applying environmental modeling (e.g., HEC RAS, HEC HMS, and others)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical writing proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and develop technical drawings using AutoCAD for water-resource-related projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations and modeling
• Provide technical support for engineering analysis and design of water-resource-related projects
• Perform field measurements and analysis to support hydrologic and hydraulic computations and modeling and project design
• Collect monitoring data and perform field reviews of project sites
• Prepare technical documents and reports
• Prepare maps and conduct analysis using geographic information systems
• Field work is expected to be a part of this position.
• Normal amount of extended work hours may be required
• On occasion, work outdoors in environmental conditions that include extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, and cold
• During field visits, stand for long periods, climb hills, and walk through riparian corridors, forests, and undeveloped terrain, and conduct work within the flowing stream channel
• Endure exposure to insects and wildlife
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $70k - $75k/yr.
• Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level