Job Description
Simply Put, A Great Place to Work
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs, yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you - don't be so hard on yourself. Apply for the job!
Water Resources Project Engineer - Remote
We are looking to hire a Water Resources Designerwith experience or interest in hydrology, hydraulics, and general water resources engineering. Project will include standalone water resources projects that include drainage studies, watershed modeling, floodplain mapping and conceptual alternatives analysis. Other projects will include integration with design components, including flood mitigation, stormwater master planning, waterway restoration, water quality BMPs and stormwater design. Addition projects will function as a support for design of Transportation projects across the company.
Responsibilities will include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of open channels, dams, levees, and closed storm drainage systems; design components of open channels, culverts, bridges, and storm sewer infrastructure; scour analysis and streambank stabilization; and flood inundation mapping. In this role you will contribute to a collaborative team environment.
The Impact You Will Have:
Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analysis and studies for a wide variety of projects
Evaluate stormwater related design elements
Assist in the preparation of written reports including exhibits and summary tables
Assist with the development of floodplain maps
Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality, quantities, and specifications
Contribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progress
Assist in preparation of specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
Assemble competent projectcommunications, including meeting minutes, technical documents and complete reports that require little editing and meet the client expectations
Assume responsibility for projectdesign calculation files, assuring adequate independent quality control reviews on that work
Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
Monitor work plans for adherence to budget and schedule
Assume responsibility and ownership of the assigned project components
Provide support to other civil design disciplines as needed
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor ofScience in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineeringor related discipline required
Experience or strong interest and knowledge of hydraulic and hydrology analysis and/or design
Experience or interest in performing hydrology and hydraulics modeling, analysis, and design related to floodplain and bridge hydraulics, detention and flood storage routing, storm sewer system design, channel stabilization and ability to perform complex analysis and design
Intern Engineer (IE) status with ability and interest in obtaining Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, CivilStorm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, and FLO-2D desired
Experience with GIS Applications including ArcPro, ArcMap and ESRI products desired
Experience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
Knowledge oflocal and state agency drainage design criteria is a plus
Excellent communication and client relation skills
Strong organization and leadership skills and traits with an understanding of the importance of adhering to project budgets and schedules
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Other civil or transportation design skills are a plus #LI-MM1
Explore the Benefits of working at Benesch!
Benesch is a great company to work for! Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid over-time, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules, wellness incentives, and all-around great people to work with. Take your career to the next level by applying today.
Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. The health and wellness of our employees is essential to their success both personally and professionally. That is why we invest in our employees' well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits package to help them live a healthy lifestyle. Each option can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan with the potential of 9% total employer contribution to your retirement savings!!
From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs. to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!
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Alfred Benesch & Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
