Drainage Project Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Drainage Project Engineer’s for our Phoenix, AZ office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

This role is to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design of street and highway drainage facilities including but not limited to storm drain systems, culverts, retention/detention basins, ditches, and channels. This position will require experience in preparing and supervising final design tasks including plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Responsibilities will also include marketing local agencies, design criteria compliance, quality control for transportation, and public works drainage.

Duties:

• Responsible for the completion of drainage-engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications, and plans
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced Engineers/EIT’s
• Works closely with other disciplines and multi-discipline projects
• Conducts design and constructability reviews of plans
• Provides support for final design review and quality assurance/control
• Coordinates design development and assists in providing technical direction
• Provides technical expertise in project aspects
• Works in collaboration with other offices within the company
• Work independently and supervise others to prepare final design plans and specifications, perform advanced hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, write and assemble drainage reports
• Experience working in a team environment is very important
• Should have the ability to take and to give design direction depending upon role on a given project

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of design experience for AZ role.
• P.E, Registration required in the jurisdiction of the position or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Integrity and Highly Motivated
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microstation, Openroads, and AutoCAD
• River mechanics, erosion and scour calculations, and sediment transport training/experience a plus
• Experience using Project Wise or other file management/file-sharing software is a plus
• Knowledge of standard hydraulic and hydrology software is a plus (i.e. InRoads Storm and Sanitary, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), FLO-2D, HY-8, QGIS, Storm
  
  CAD, SWMM)
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
• Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment:

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly…