Coastal Engineer
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
This role will work as a team member of small and larger projects under the guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that this role may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features.
In general, this role will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform civil, coastal, or water resources engineering design which may include engineering drawings, design calculations, engineering reports, design criteria, and prepare applications for regulatory agencies..
- Perform detailed studies, review plans, modeling (hydraulic, hydrodynamic, wave, morphology) and design tasks associated with water resources projects, under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
- Attend and assists in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination.
- Assist in the development of design through sketches, computer models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
- Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil/coastal systems and materials.
- Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
- Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
- Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, Bentley Microstation, and numerical modeling software (e.g. finite element methods, hydrodynamic/hydraulics, closed conduit flow, etc.).
- Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
- Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.
Education and Experience
- Must have Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental engineering. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Previous experience in civil, environmental and or water resources is a plus.
- Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification or the ability to obtain within six months
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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