Water Resources Project Engineer (Mid to Senior Level Engineer)

OBEC Consulting Engineers•Reno, NV

29d

About The Position

The Water Resources Project Engineer 2 performs advanced levels of planning, analysis, and design for a variety of complex water resource projects including irrigation canals, dams, storm drainage systems, stream restoration and fish passage, bridges, and culverts, and more without oversight. Duties may include field investigations and inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, watershed modeling, alternatives analysis, design and drafting, cost estimating, technical report writing, preparation of scope and budgets for new projects, conducting quality control checking of others' work, frequent client coordination, and other tasks as needed on large, complex projects. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and professional judgment, a desire to learn and apply new design concepts, perform autonomously while training and mentoring others with less experience, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A Water Resources Project Engineer 2 is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
Market Sector Software (water resource, GIS, and CAD software) - Advanced
Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
Effectively mentors less experienced staff
Performs quality control of complex deliverables
Advanced awareness of technical aspects of other market sectors
Functions as a discipline leader on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.
Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:
Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects in conjunction with the project manager. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentor others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
Able to expertly identify, interpret, and employ design codes and technical guidance documents
Actively mentors others on interpreting and understanding limitations of design codes and technical guidance
Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 10 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years
PE required
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