Senior Engineer (Water Resources)

SUMMARY

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to gain experience working on a broad range of water resources engineering projects with a primary focus in water, recycled water, wastewater systems, and permitting through design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

• Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing water resources sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.

Project Management

• Oversee project management for stormwater and watershed master planning, NPDES MS4 programmatic support, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.
• Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.

Staff Management

• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development

Technical

• Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
• Lead civil, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering analyses for hydraulic structures and facilities, including stormwater management ponds, drainage infrastructure, low impact development features, and green infrastructure.
• Prepare technical studies, design reports, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 7-15 years of experience
• Extensive experience using stormwater modeling software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and StormCAD. Knowledge of WaterCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and Bluebeam.
• Preferred experience with various FEMA LOMC submittals and coordination
• Professional Engineering (PE) license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Kier + Wright?

• Great culture - Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($125,000- $150,000)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Much more!

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