Job Summary:Our Indianapolis-based Water Resource Engineer will be a key part of launching our Indianapolis office and will have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of developing a growing company's newest location. The person in this position will perform structural and non-structural design, data collection, data analyses, flood modeling, and cost-benefit analyses for structures such as waterways, pipelines, dams, dikes, culverts, canals, and other water-related resources and facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Manage and direct field crew activities.
- Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs.
- Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics.
- Assess strength of building materials by testing materials and soil.
- Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
- Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
- Draft and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
- Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure projects progress properly.
- Collaborate with surveyors (or direct and participate in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
- Monitor project progress and ensure design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
- On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:- Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
- Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software.
- Proficient in HEC-RAS or other simulation software used in computational fluid dynamics.
- Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction, repair, or restoration of pipelines, dams, dikes, culverts, canals, and other water-related resources and facilities.
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be both creative and analytical.
- Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Civil Engineering.
- Licensure or ability to become licensed within 1 year of hire required.
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites.
- Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
Salary and Hourly wages are based on experience.Benefits: • Medical Benefits
• 401K
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
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