Entrylevel Gis Analyst Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting entry level Water Resources Engineers in our growing water resources group based in Nashville, TN, with staff in Louisville, KY; Knoxville, TN; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; and Birmingham, AL. Our group specializes in stormwater and floodplain management and we provide comprehensive solutions for flood control, dam and levee safety, municipal stormwater, stream restoration, climate change impacts, and coastal restoration. Our specialists work on projects ranging from statewide watershed modeling and floodplain mapping to individual site drainage and stormwater quality improvement. We have large ongoing contracts with state and local floodplain management and environmental agencies, US Army Corps of Engineers, transportation departments, railroads, power companies, auto manufacturers, and other clients to provide floodplain and stormwater modeling, design, and permitting consulting services.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in simulating rainfall and runoff scenarios to develop smart engineeing solutions that address current community needs and help them plan for a better tomorrow.

Skills / Qualifications

Expected responsibilities could include performing engineering calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling, conducting field investigations, assisting in analysis and design studies, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and producing written and oral reports.

Qualifications

Candidates will hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and preferably have passed the FE exam; ideally, the degree will be earned in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering. Master of Science qualification preferred. Classwork or job/internship in the following knowledge sets is desired:

• HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and/or other hydrologic and hydraulic 1D/2D modeling suites
• Technical writing and communication skills
• GIS Analyses
• Statistical Analyses
• Stormwater Modeling
• Green Infrastructure planning & design

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER