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Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

ACRTAsheville, NC, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

EnviroScience, Inc.

Full time Regular

A Water Resources Engineer at ES Engineering is responsible for planning, designing, and managing systems related to water resources and contributes to the continued growth of our regional office in the Asheville NC area. This role includes developing restoration design solutions for stream and wetland projects. The position emphasizes collaboration with clients, engineers, and project managers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects that meet regulatory standards. This position will operate under the ES Engineering P.C. organization in compliance with State of North Carolina requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design and Construction Document Development

  • Data analysis, design, and management of restoration projects.
  • Create stream and wetland designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including channel design, site grading and earthwork analysis.
  • Lead plan set development to ensure the plans convey the design intent and meet the goals of the project
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or SWMM.
  • Generate material quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and other documents necessary for construction implementation.
  • In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations such as EPA, DNR, AWWA, ACOE, and NCDOT.

Project Leadership

  • Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineers to deliver projects within scope and budget.
  • Ensure all designs comply with industry codes, standards, and regulations.

    • Technical Documentation

  • Lead the development of engineering technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and other project related documents.
  • Review and approve engineering design documents including specifications and drawings.
  • Provide technical language and data for permits, applications, and compliance reports.

    • Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering fields.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of North Carolina.
  • Experience : A minimum of 8 years of experience in water resources engineering and at least 2 years of design experience with stream restoration projects.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Professional experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or SWMM.
  • Proven project management experience.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

    Experience :

  • Master's degree in Water Resource Engineering or a related field.
  • Familiarity with GIS software
  • Experience working with municipal, state, or federal clients.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, such as ASCE, AWWA, and EPA regulations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, self-critique work, and multi-task regularly in a fast-paced environment with multiple changes, accepting responsibility for critical work products and meeting tight deadlines .

    • Desired Skills :

  • Creative thinking and innovation in design and engineering solutions.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and in team settings.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and stream restoration techniques.

    • Work Environment

    The work environment can be a mix of in-office and remote work or full remote depending on candidates' location and as approved by a manager. Some work will be outdoors in all kinds of weather and sometimes in remote and challenging locations.

    Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office or at home. For any allowable remote work. uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps.

    Additional :

    Department & Division : Restoration Services

    Exempt Status

  • : Exempt

    • Reports to

  • : Angelina Hotz

    • Works with Inside Company : Restoration Team, Engineers, Administration

    Works with Outside Company : Clients, regulators, industry

    Working Conditions : Office and occasional field work. Fieldwork will include the ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains.

    Supervisor Responsibilities : None

    Physical Requirements : Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.

  • Communication with others to exchange information

    • Travel Requirements : Occasional overnight travel may be necessary on a project-specific basis.

  • This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.
  • The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

    • We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Company : EnviroScience

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