Junior Water Resources Engineer

Wood • Nashville, TN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting entry level Water Resources Engineers in our growing water resources group based in Nashville, TN, with staff in Louisville, KY; Knoxville, TN; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; and Birmingham, AL. Our group specializes in stormwater and floodplain management and we provide comprehensive solutions for flood control, dam and levee safety, municipal stormwater, stream restoration, climate change impacts, and coastal restoration. Our specialists work on projects ranging from statewide watershed modeling and floodplain mapping to individual site drainage and stormwater quality improvement. We have large ongoing contracts with state and local floodplain management and environmental agencies, US Army Corps of Engineers, transportation departments, railroads, power companies, auto manufacturers, and other clients to provide floodplain and stormwater modeling, design, and permitting consulting services. Ideal candidates will have an interest in simulating rainfall and runoff scenarios to develop smart engineeing solutions that address current community needs and help them plan for a better tomorrow.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering)
• Passed the FE exam (preferred)
• Technical writing and communication skills
• GIS Analyses
• Statistical Analyses
• Stormwater Modeling
• Green Infrastructure planning & design

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science qualification preferred
• Classwork or job/internship in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and/or other hydrologic and hydraulic 1D/2D modeling suites

Responsibilities

• Performing engineering calculations
• Hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling
• Conducting field investigations
• Assisting in analysis and design studies
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies
• Producing written and oral reports

What This Job Offers

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