Environmental Engineer, P.E

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Environmental Engineer, P.E. Summary – Plans, designs, and directs environmental engineering projects related to streets, roads, residential and commercial developments, municipal projects including water and sewer systems, institutional facilities, industrial facilities, drainage projects, channels, natural resource restoration and/or preservation projects, and assists project managers by performing the following duties.

• Conducts watershed modeling, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, and GIS analyses.
• Leads restorative stream and wetland design projects, including stream channel stabilization and natural channel design, riparian buffer, and floodplain/wetland restoration.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Calculates cost, determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, and prepares detailed cost estimates.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create engineering and design documents.
• Performs and oversees GIS-based spatial analyses, including watershed delineation, terrain analysis, hydrologic parameter development, and impact mapping.
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs for project; includes quality control review of drainage reports.
• Meets with clients periodically to coordinate changes, inform of additional requirements, receive input, answer questions, and resolve issues.
• Coordinates with government officials to obtain required approvals and permits for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with survey, civil, transportation, and landscape teams to integrate environmental designs with broader infrastructure projects.
• Tracks project progress and prepares reports of activity in accordance with regulations, company policy and client needs.
• Researches regulations, products, and design techniques to provide answers to client needs.
• Keeps abreast of changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations and software through attendance at seminars and briefings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• COMPETENCIES
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  To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Watershed hydrology and surface water hydraulics
• Stream morphology and fluvial geomorphology
• Wetland and floodplain restoration principles
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure concepts
• Data interpretation and model validation
• Understanding of federal and state water-related regulations
• Familiarity with permitting processes and agency coordination
• Awareness of construction constraints and constructability considerations
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze projects and problems at multiple scales
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating
• Leadership
• Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Professionalism
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Innovative thinking

• EDUCATION AND/OR
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Bachelor s degree (BS) from an accredited Engineering school in a four-year college or university. Minor or relevant coursework in Environmental Sciences a plus.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be a Professional Engineer (PE). CFM and/or CPESC certification a plus.
• LANGUAGE
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and publication articles that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• MATHEMATICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to work with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• COMPUTER
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Knowledge of databases, design, internet, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software. Experience with HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), HEC-HMS, PCSWMM and/or other watershed…