Entry Level Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Wood • Salt Lake City, UT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer with our Salt Lake City, UT team. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate has strong technical capabilities, is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineer, Biosystems Engineering or related engineering degree required.
• 0 to 3 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience
• EIT or the ability to obtain the EIT within one year of hire.
• Must be a self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills
• Must pass drug test, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• MS is a plus.
• Experience using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPASWMM, HY-8 software is a plus
• Experience using ArcGIS, ArcPRO is a plus
• Experience with MicroStation/Geopak and/or AutoCAD a plus
• Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively within a team of project managers, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and GIS analysts to support FEMA RiskMap floodplain studies, highway drainage design, watershed planning, storm water planning/design, and more.
• Perform one- and two-dimensional modeling to complete hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses in compliance with FEMA guidelines and specifications.
• Proficiently work with ArcGIS software to support modeling and mapping efforts.
• Proficiently use a variety of open channel and closed conduit modeling software applications like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, etc.
• Prepare technical project reports including engineering analyses, figures, tables, etc.
• Effectively communicate technical information via visual presentations, writing, and speaking.

What This Job Offers

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