What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water Resources Project Engineer position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking a senior water resources project engineer to join our Water group. Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects on or near the water. Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Our water resources clients' backlog is strong, and we are seeking engineers with an interest and expertise in all aspects of water resources.
Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether providing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling for evaluating, rehabilitating or designing new locks, dams, levees, hydropower features, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and other waterway and waterfront projects and features, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!
Responsibilities
- Water resources engineering for design and evaluation of waterway structures, locks, dams, dam safety, hydropower, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and waterfront facility design and rehabilitation projects.
- USACE, NEPA, Civil Works, and permitting experience is highly preferred.
- Select hydrologic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve surface water hydrology problems.
- Select hydraulic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve open channel and closed conduit hydraulic problems for dams, levee systems, conduits, local flood protection project features, stormwater facilities, ecosystem restoration, and waterfront projects.
- Conduct safety and condition inspection surveys for condition evaluation or in support of design efforts - investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
- Help to prepare construction documents (plans and specifications).
- Lead and Mentor junior staff to further develop their understanding of water resources engineering analyses, design, and construction.
- Develop work scopes, technical proposals, and manage the hydrologic and hydraulic design aspects of projects.
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of practice required.
- MS Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
- PE license in the state where office is located, or ability to obtain.
- 7 or more years of experience in water resources engineering.
- Ability to become licensed in other states where work is located.
- Keen interest and passion in application of hydrology and hydraulics to the field of water resources engineering.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Project experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will be a plus.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Colliers Engineering & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
