Senior Water Resources Engineer City Wilmington State DE Country United States Area of Interest Engineering Type Full Time - Regular Job ID 2024-11245 Business Group Energy & Industrial Group Department Civil Engineering Support Services Description Under the guidance of the team lead(s), you will work in a project team environment with other engineers involved in executing water resources deliverables and other site development engineering in support of the design, modification, and analysis of... more details
Senior Water Resources Engineer
City
Wilmington
State
DE
Country
United States
Area of Interest
Engineering
Type
Full Time - Regular
Job ID
2024-11245
Business Group
Energy & Industrial Group
Department
Civil Engineering Support Services
Description
Under the guidance of the team lead(s), you will work in a project team environment with other engineers involved in executing water resources deliverables and other site development engineering in support of the design, modification, and analysis of power plant sites. The work may include the following responsibilities:
Determining flood levels for rainfall events spanning 100-year, 500-year, and 1000-year occurrences.
Utilizing ArcGIS, StreamStats, and DEM data for watershed delineation.
Conducting extreme value analysis on stream and rainfall gauges.
Crafting H&H models with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
Performing dam failure analysis.
Estimating IDF curves based on rainfall gauge data.
Extracting probable maximum precipitation (PMP) data from existing publications.
Designing storm drains, open channel drainage systems, and stormwater ponds.
Developing site layout, grading plans, and drainage designs.
Designing roads and trackwork for optimal functionality.
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
Hold an MSCE in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources, from an ABET Engineering program, with a solid academic foundation and relevant coursework.
Possess 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, including expertise in assessing floods and droughts for streams and rivers.
Experience in various areas of civil engineering, such as site grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
Strong background in hydrology and hydraulics.
Experienced in analyzing raw data from existing rainfall gages and stream stations.
Showcase mastery with multiple design tools, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D, 2D), RAS Mapper, QGIS, Global Mapper, TR-55, GIS software, Civil3D, and AutoCAD.
Have familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, R, or VBScript.
Exhibit strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Be prepared for occasional travel as part of the job requirements.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
PE license.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
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At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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