Water Resources Engineer at Kleinfelder in Morrisville, North Carolina

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Kleinfelder is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing southeast design engineering team. Duties include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater system design and floodplain studies. This position will participate in the technical execution of projects including stormwater modeling and design, preparing engineering reports, and environmental permitting. The successful candidate will interact with PMs, senior operations and technical staff and provide guidance for task management of entry level professionals. The water resources engineer will provide technical engineering services for governmental, commercial, and surface mining projects. In addition to technical knowledge, the position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences effectively. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and technical expertise. What you"ll be doing:

• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and floodplain engineering studies


• Provide erosion control design for commercial and industrial clients


• Prepare engineering reports and studies detailing the approach and results of technical analyses


• Preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans


• Evaluate design alternatives to solve stormwater issues and help identify constructability and site-specific challenges


• Support teams with compliance with project technical requirements and design constraints


• Participate and provide guidance in the conceptual development of site designs and aid in the organization, scheduling, and implementation of the designs


• Create and maintain project documentation related to project design and development


• Communicate with project development and project management teams to coordinate design requirements and scheduling


• Provide consulting expertise to clients to address immediate needs and long-term strategies

What you"ll need to know:

• Extensive experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as Army Corps of Engineers" Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) programs, HydroCAD, SWMM and Autodesk products


• Experience with GIS and AutoCAD drafting software, including 3D and Spatial Analyst extensions


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks


• Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills:

• Scope Ownership: Take responsibility over assigned scope and managing it as if you were its PM


• Strong Relationship Skills: Ability to form and nurture relationships in order to create a partnership mindset with the team; collaboration is a strength


• Confident / Driven: Knows how to get things done and has the confidence to drives tasks to completion


• Creative: applies independent thought to solve problems


• Curious: self-motivated to continue learning


• Organized: has ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively


• Solution-orientated: pro-actively troubleshoots with practical, client-focused ideas

Position Requirements:

• Three to Six (3-6) years of experience in water resources modeling, stormwater management systems, erosion control design and environmental permitting


• Knowledge of ArcMap/GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent


• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients" transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia. Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder"s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.


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