Senior Engineer (Water Resources)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $150,000 - $200,000
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SUMMARY

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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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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Proposals

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

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

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• Mentor junior staff through technical issues and professional development
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Technical

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• Permitting new water, recycled water and wastewater systems and facilities.
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• Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.
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• 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.
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• Prepare technical studies, design reports, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).
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EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

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• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
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• 10+ years of experience
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• Extensive experience using stormwater modeling software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and StormCAD. Knowledge of WaterCAD .
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• Proficiency in CAD and Bluebeam.
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• experience with various FEMA LOMC submittals and coordination
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• Professional Engineering (PE) license
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

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• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
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• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
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• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
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• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
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• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
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• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
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Why Kier + Wright?

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• Great culture Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
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• Competitive Pay ($150,000 - $200,000)
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• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
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• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
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• Paid Holidays
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• Generous PTO
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• Free office snacks
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• Much more!
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