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Kier & Wright

Senior Engineer (Water Resources)

Kier & Wright, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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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.

Project Management: Manage client relationships and subconsultant contracts.

Project Management: 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.

Technical: Develop design standards and prepare technical reports.

Technical: 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.

Technical: Prepare technical studies, design reports, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

7-15 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)

Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)

Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)

Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)

Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Kier + Wright?

Great culture - Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work

Competitive Pay ($125,000- $150,000)

Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Free office snacks

Much more!

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