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WSP

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resource Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Tampa, FL. This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine ...

WSP

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resource Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Tampa, FL. This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine ...

Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership ...

Intera

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

INTERA Incorporated is seeking an accomplished and solutions-oriented Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Austin, Texas. In this leadership-oriented position ...

Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership ...

WorleyParsons

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$160K - $225K/yr

Purpose of the role As a Senior Water Resources Engineer , you will provide technical leadership, project management, and client advisory services for a broad range of water resources projects across ...

Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership ...

VHB

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Winooski, VT · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Water Resources Engineer | Vermont Step into a role where your Hydraulics & Hydrology expertise can truly shape the future of New England's rivers, communities, and ...

VHB

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Winooski, VT · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Water Resources Engineer | Vermont Step into a role where your Hydraulics & Hydrology expertise can truly shape the future of New England's rivers, communities, and ...

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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Muscatine, IA • On-site

Stanley Consultants
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$122K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Senior Water Resources Engineer
Location - Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA
Job Type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11136
 
We are a team of water resource, geotechnical, structural, and civil engineers that deliver water resource engineering projects focused on hydraulic and hydrologic systems, stormwater management and treatment, navigation, flood risk reduction, riverine restoration, and site improvement projects, for clients nationally and globally. We are seeking motivated candidates who are passionate about water and who love working in a highly collaborative environment on challenging projects to join our Minneapolis team. 
 
Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer at one of our office locations in either Minneapolis, MN (preferable), Chicago IL, or Muscatine, IA.
 
Your responsibilities will include leading a team of engineers in the technical analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of existing and proposed river and site, design, preparation of construction documents, reports, and cost estimates for water resources, Federal, environmental, structural, and energy projects. Project development including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, 1-D and 2-D river and flood modeling, ponding and detention area sizing and design, streambank stabilization, civil design layout, , grading and drainage, utility layout and design, and low impact development feature layout and design. Project management skills and the ability to work directly with clients in the development of projects are desirable.
 
Some field work and domestic and international travel may be required. Our ideal candidate would also be comfortable with leading and mentoring a team of younger engineers and technical staff.   
 
You will also have the opportunity to develop your career towards task management, project management, and/or team managerial responsibilities.
 
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Lead the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks, including set up of models, guiding the team during a modeling effort, and review of modeling work prepared by others on the team.
  • Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications.
  • Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.
  • Participation in local professional organizations, preparing, and presenting market specific papers and presentations.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Licensed Professional (PE)  Engineer.
  • Varied software experience including 1-D and 2-D hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, 1-D and 2-D HEC RAS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD or other modeling software.
  • Wide knowledge of water resources engineering analysis and desgin, with the ability to lead project development and determination of solutions to meet client needs.
  • Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent technical writing skills.
  • Excellent team leadership skills.
  • Open to active participation in professional organizations.
  • Working knowledge and experience with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley Microstation products.
  • Experience in site grading design, surface runoff management, detention design, conveyance.
$122,300 - $160,850 a year
(Salary range for IL and MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
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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)
 
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