Water Resources Engineer

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit. Straughan is currently operating under a flexible, hybrid workplace strategy that allows employees to work primarily from home with official schedules approved by their supervisor. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability.

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, parental leave, HSA, FSA, flexible work schedule, and employer‑paid short and long‑term disability.

$66,430 - $87,190. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience.

• Collect and analyze data
• Perform field assessments and site inspections
• Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting
• Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents, plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications
• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Ability to use a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
• Provide assistance to other team members and management to accomplish department goals and objectives

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering.

• No experience required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

• Stormwater management design and permitting experience
• Erosion and sediment control design and permitting experience
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
• Drainage system design experience
• Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses
• Geomorphic assessment experience
• Shoreline protection design experience
• Site design and LEED experience
• Green infrastructure (GI), low impact development (LID), or environmental site design (ESD) experience
• Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Micro Station or AutoCAD experience
• Experience with HEC‑RAS
• Experience with WIN TR‑55
• Experience with WIN TR‑20
• Experience with GEOPAK and/or INROADS
• Experience with Pond Pack
• Experience with ArcMAP/GIS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

$66,430 - $87,190