Water Resources Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Englewood, CO

125d • $68,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Graduate Engineer to join our Renewables team in our Minneapolis, MN office. The qualified individual will support permitting, design and construction of Solar and Wind development projects. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meeting storm-water regulations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in civil or water resources engineering
• 0-4 years of experience in stormwater hydrology and modeling
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving and organization skills
• Ability to write technical proposals, reports and publications

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience including an intimate knowledge of hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., HydroCAD, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Flo-2D)
• Experience using CAD and GIS software (AutoCAD Civil 3D and ESRI ArcGIS)
• EIT, PE, CPESC and/or CESSWI certifications

Responsibilities

• Stormwater design
• Watershed permitting
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• FEMA studies using state-of-the-art technology
• Preparation of design drawings
• Producing design calculations
• Drainage design
• Writing technical reports
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models
• Coordinate with civil, electrical and environmental teams within Westwood
• Perform drainage calculations and designs
• Assist with site visits and inspections as needed
• Support the construction stormwater team with shear stress calculations, exhibit creation and erosion control design
• Find and utilize various GIS datasets to support work on water resources and other related projects

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Supportive work culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree