Kiewit

Senior Water Resources Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

LocationBellevue, WA
Job TypeTemporary

About This Job


Requisition ID: 176293


Job Level: Senior Level


Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers


Department: Design Engineering


Market: Transportation


Employment Type: Full Time


Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers has an immediate opening for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our growing Design Engineering group. In this role, you will execute complex Water Resource designs for projects across North America including design-build, public-private partnerships (P3), and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). We seek a technical expert - one who has in-depth technical expertise that can be drawn upon to inform various projects across North America, while also providing mentorship to junior and mid-level staff in advanced hydrologic and hydraulic design topics.


District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.


Location

This position will be based out of our Bellevue, WA offices with opportunity for hybrid work schedule.


Responsibilities

You will be responsible for drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical documentation, as well as mentoring and leading others in the delivery of drainage and H&H functions. Tasks may include (based on expertise):


Hydrology

Single-event and continuous rainfall modeling
Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Software experience includes: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF method programs


Hydraulics

Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, bridge sizing and scour
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Flood analysis and knowledge of the FEMA NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, LID, NPDES compliance and erosion control
Channel hydraulics and design to include restoration techniques, erosion and scour protection, and alternative lining concepts.
Software experience includes: HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, SWMM, Culvert Master, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D


Drainage Design

Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and water resources projects. This includes developing terrain, grading and other design components via models such as Inroads, Arc-GIS and other pre and post processing software packages
Software experience includes: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, GEOPAK, Inroads, Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, HydroCAD.
3D modeling and/or programming experience a plus.


As a Technical Expert:

Provide technical guidance and oversight on non-traditional water resources projects.
Mentor/lead other more junior engineers/designers.
Provide Engineer of Record stamp of approval
Compilation of permits and reports for approval by regulating agencies
Establish and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets


Support our "get work" proposal activities and

Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible
Support project communications and technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues
Support plan production, specifications, estimate and drainage design development and will be responsible / in charge of engineering work and may be the Engineer of Record for final design projects.


Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
Minimum of 12 years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology in either transportation or land development projects in the U.S.
PE license required in the State of Washington.
WSDOT stream restoration and fish passage design-build experience with a WSDOT Stream Restoration Design certification including FHWA scour training required.
WSDOT drainage experience required with WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual training and certification required.
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series and bridge/culvert scour design.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals.
Must have excellent organizational skills and data integrity/file management/version control experience.
Must have experience mentoring others - (training on advanced topics, development of workflows and “how-tos”, etc.).
Ideal H&H software experience includes any or all of the following: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, CulvertMaster, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack, FlowMaster; SWMM, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D.
Working knowledge of hydrologic analysis methods including single-event and continuous rainfall modeling, watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing (from a national perspective).
Prefer experience with pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, bridge sizing and scour, revetment design, temporary drainage design, and coastal considerations for highway and transit drainage
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Must have working knowledge of storm water quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control
This position includes occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%.


Preferred

Design-Build project experience
Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery
Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects
Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs


Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary


Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $185,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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