What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water Resource Engineer position at YU & ASSOCIATES INC?
YU & Associates, Inc., an awarding winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Water Resource Engineer, you will play a critical role in the planning, design, and management of water resource projects, focusing on civil engineering, hydraulic modeling, water control, and stormwater treatment structures.
Job Description:
YU & Associates’ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.
We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.
Job Description:
- Support various phases of our water/wastewater design projects.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, opinions, and recommendations based on research, analysis, and interpretation of studies.
- Manage Water Resource aspects of project budgets and deadlines.
- Leading project design efforts, and/or design team coordination.
- Drafting and designing plans as necessary utilizing Civil3D software.
- Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and maintain positive relationships.
- Responsible for meeting internal and/or external deadlines.
- Coordinating with other teams or groups to assure resource management for all projects or tasks.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to water resource engineering.
- Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, concentration in Water Resources preferred.
- PE License in New Jersey and/or New York required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in stormwater management systems, wastewater/sanitary systems, and project permitting is required.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Skilled with CAD/Design Software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3d, Inroads/Openroads).
- Knowledge of stormwater modeling software such as CivilStorm or StormCAD required.
- Strong knowledge of hydrology and stormwater and green infrastructure design
- Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, data analysis & technical problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Ability to travel to job sites.
YU & Associates’ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.
We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.
