Water Resources Engineer at Straughan Environmental Inc

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

87190.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Field Assessments, Site Inspections, Calculations, Technical Reporting, Engineering Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Stormwater Management, Erosion Control, Stream Restoration, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Environmental Consulting, MicroStation, AutoCAD

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Job Purpose Straughan is currently seeking an Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit. Straughan is currently operating under a flexible, hybrid workplace strategy that allows employees to work primarily from home with official schedules approved by their supervisor. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability. The main responsibility of a water resource engineer is to provide quality design and modeling support that advance sustainable and resilient communities while achieving project objectives. They will work with a diverse team to perform field assessments, develop mapping and design plans for construction, obtain permits, and perform computations and analyses for a variety of projects and clients. Straughan Benefits One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirment plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability. Salary Range for this position is $66,430 - $87,190. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience. Duties & Responsibilities Collect and analyze data Perform field assessments and site inspections Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients Assist in the preparation of engineering documents plans, reports, cost estimates, and specification Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines Ability to use a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software Provide assistance to other team members and management to accomplish department goals and objectives Requirements Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering Experience No experience required Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers Desired Qualifications Stormwater management design and permitting experience Erosion and sediment control design and permitting experience Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience Drainage system design experience Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses Geomorphic assessment experience Shoreline protection design experience Site design and LEED experience Green infrastructure (GI), low impact development (LID), or environmental site design (ESD) experience Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience Active involvement in professional organizations Engineer in Training (EIT) certified MicroStation or AutoCAD experience Experience with HEC-RAS Experience with WIN TR-55 Experience with WIN TR-20 Experience with GEOPAK and/or INROADS Experience with Pond Pack Experience with ArcMAP/GIS Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process. Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

Responsibilities

The Water Resources Engineer will provide quality design and modeling support to advance sustainable communities while achieving project objectives. Responsibilities include performing field assessments, developing design plans, obtaining permits, and conducting analyses for various projects.