What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Engineer II – Hydraulics & Hydrology position at Powerwell?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in developing designs, drawings, and specifications for stormwater related projects.
- Perform basic to high-complexity GIS analyses, hydraulic calculations, hydraulic and hydrology modeling, data analysis, and report writing.
- On-site evaluations and/or other fieldwork supporting water resources projects may be required.
- Competency with Microsoft Office products, ArcGIS software and specific hydrologic and hydraulic software programs (ex. EPA SWMM, HECRAS, HY8, TR55) is required.
- The ideal candidate is driven, detail-oriented, highly organized, and has outstanding writing and communications skills for client interactions, preparation and checking of final deliverables, and providing technical guidance and training to other mid-level and junior staff.
- Work in a teaming environment on complex urban infrastructure projects.
- Resolving design and construction problems.
- Managing budgets and project resources.
- Developing cost estimates and project schedules.
- Ensuring projects run smoothly and are completed on time.
- Participates in contract bidding and construction administration.
- Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment as well as function independently.
- Participate in field investigations.
- Willing to learn new software.
- Wants varied experience.
- Adapts well to change.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
- Passed FE.
- 3 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems.
BENEFITS:
- Team and family-oriented work environment.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay.
- 401K Plan.
- Employer-sponsored continuing education.
- Mentoring program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Completed FE Exam.
Our client’s goal is to recruit and retain team members who are excited by the ability to help grow our relationships and continue professional development and experience.
Our client has been recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and one of the Cool Places to Work in Michigan in addition to being awarded 2024’s Detroit Free Press and USA’s Top Places to Work. Our innovative and forward-thinking community of professionals work together to design and build excellent engineering proposals for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are self-driven, view challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow, and ultimately, passionate drivers in leading our future forward filled with opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Salary : $32 - $35
