Water Resources Engineer
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- BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US-Gulf East
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- Jul 21, 2022 Post Date
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer (PE) with approximately 5 to 10 years of related experience to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a growing water resources practice focusing on FEMA Flood Studies, Watershed Modeling, Flood Mitigation, Stormwater Studies and Application Development in Tennessee and nationally.
This position can be based out of any of the following offices: Nashville or Chattanooga, TN or Mobile, AL
Your Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, task manage, and project manage watershed and flood studies and stormwater management projects
- Mentor & supervise junior engineers and technicians
- Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks for a variety of water resources projects including dams, levee systems, watershed and floodplain studies and stormwater systems
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects
- Assist in FEMA Risk Map studies
- Assist in USACE H&H analyses
- Effectively convey proposed work, task schedules and results in technical documents
- Conduct field investigations on various projects including but not limited to: dam inspections, hydrology and hydraulic evaluations, and levee inspections
- Present project information at client and community meetings
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Prior experience in FEMA Risk Map and Floodplain/Watershed Studies required
- Prior experience in task or project management, especially FEMA Risk Map studies required
- Prior experience mentoring junior engineering staff or technicians
- Prior experience with local, state, federal, or watershed/flood control district clients
- Required Engineering Software experience:
- USACE HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), USACE HEC-HMS, and USACE HEC-DSSVue
- EPA-SWMM and/or PC-SWMM
- ESRI ArcGIS
- Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Possesses team leadership skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and interview skills are preferred
Additional Capabilities Considered:
- Advanced GIS experience such as Model Builder, Python, and advanced analysis tools
- Experience with programming languages such as C++
Education and Experience
- BS or MS degree in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering required
- PE Certification required
- 5 - 10 years’ experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary 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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