Senior Engineer (Water Resources)

SUMMARY

Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior civil engineer to join our growing water department. This is an excellent chance to gain experience working on a broad range of water resources engineering projects with a primary focus in water, recycled water, wastewater systems, and permitting through design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

Lead marketing and business development efforts including writing water resources sections of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.*

Project Management

Oversee project management for stormwater and watershed master planning, NPDES MS4 programmatic support, and capital improvement projects.* Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.* Analyze proposed designs for reliability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.*

Staff Management

Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development*

Technical

Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.* Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.* Lead civil, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering analyses for hydraulic structures and facilities, including stormwater management ponds, drainage infrastructure, low impact development features, and green infrastructure.* Prepare technical studies, design reports, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).*

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field* 10-15 years of experience* Extensive experience using stormwater modeling software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and StormCAD. Knowledge of WaterCAD preferred.* Proficiency in CAD and Bluebeam.* Preferred experience with various FEMA LOMC submittals and coordination* Professional Engineering (PE) license*

SKILLS

Employee Self-Management Skills

Project Management

Employee Management

Specialty Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

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