What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Design Specialist position at DDG?
WATER RESOURCES Design SPECIALIST
Baton Rouge, LA
Reports to : Business Unit Leader
FLSA Classification : Exempt
Travel : 10%
Purpose
The Water Resources Design Specialist is responsible for supporting and assisting Project Managers as well as Design Professionals with the technical hydrologic and / or hydraulic aspects of commercial, industrial, municipal, and various other design projects. The Design Specialist is expected to work with the team members to provide the client with the highest quality of services. The Design Specialist shall assist in project development from conceptual planning, preliminary design to development of construction plans to jurisdictional permitting to completion of construction activities focused on the technical aspects of a project. Tasks involving data collection, data synopsis, modeling, and reporting for hydrologic restoration, stormwater improvement projects, master plans, and flood studies are fundamental characteristics for this position.
Activities & Responsibilities
- Promote DDG's core values, both internally and externally, and comply with the DDG Company Manual.
- Work with APMs, PMs, and SPMs on a daily basis to achieve project objectives.
- Achieve task objectives by working closely with GIS / CAD Operators and other Design Professionals on a daily basis.
- Provide technical expertise and assist in project tasks including but not limited to :
- Collect and process data adhering to the organization’s database system.
- Review and extract information from surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and biological reports.
- Produce graphics, GIS statistics, and multimedia demonstrations of model results.
- Assist with reports and technical memos.
- Adhere to project objectives, timelines, budgets, and standards under the guidance of APMs, PMs, and SPMs and Water Resources Lead.
- Responsible for timely communication of project issues for swift resolution.
- Minimal communication with representatives for current and potential clients.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
EEO Statement
DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.
To be considered for this position, please submit a formal application through our careers page on our website. Simply expressing interest on LinkedIn does not constitute a complete application.
