Water Resources Engineer

Stantec

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our water resources team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. Whether you want the opportunity to work on a new alignment limited access highway project, a high-profile Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline realignment project, a major Interstate widening project or numerous smaller roadway projects, Stantec is the place for you, we have it all. Your Opportunity The role of a Water Resources Engineer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Water Resources Engineer will work under direct supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering water resource elements for projects. Current design projects that you may have the opportunity to help deliver include: PennDOT | I-83 North York Widening Project - Learn more at: www.i83northyork.com PennDOT | U.S. 219 Meyersdale to Old Salisbury Road - Learn more at: www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-9/PublicMeetings/Somerset-County/us-219-meyersdale-to-old-salisbury/Pages/default.aspx PennDOT | SR 228 Corridor Improvement Project This position can be based in Mechanicsburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA and has the possibility of a hybrid work schedule

Requirements

Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
Working knowledge of PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission design criteria preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
Proficient in Microstation, as well as relevant software programs which may include In Roads/Open Roads, Auto Turn, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Hydraflow Storm Sewers and Hyrdographs, HydraCAD, and StormCAD.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years of water resources experience to include projects with PennDOT or the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

Responsibilities

Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of drainage, stormwater, E&S control, grading, etc.
Performs civil engineering design tasks on assigned transportation and oil/natural gas related projects.
Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant water resources fundamentals to design drainage conveyance systems, stormwater management features, and erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control features, for transportation (PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission) and Oil/Natural Gas projects.
Perform design calculations with minimal supervision.
Assist in preparation of stormwater management plans, E&S pollution control plans, culvert analysis, drainage pipe and inlet design, channel design and NPDES/ESCGP/waterway permit document preparation.
Assists in the preparation of engineering calculations, project documents reports, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects, depending on experience.
Attends and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, depending on experience.
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Trains less experienced team members in day-to-day activities including routine technical design, processing, and company procedures, depending on experience.
Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings.
Continues to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.