Stantec is actively seeking eager, enthusiastic candidates for a full-time Principal “Seller-Doer” Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Drainage Engineer / Modeling position with our Water Resources & Engineering group in Northern California/Northern Nevada. We need you to be ready to build on the solid technical skills you learned in life and other career steps. You will perform a variety of tasks which will include being a key team member in our marketing and business development team along with leading, preparing and/or quality control/independent technical reviews of design analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic models and calculations, report preparation, community exhibits, client and agency presentations/exhibits, and information/documents to support construction documents. These assignments may be broad, complex, diverse and are expected to help you grow to in confidence and technical ability delivering our local, state, and global transportation, restoration, recreation, and stormwater projects throughout the Western U.S.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead in marketing and business development related to hydrology, hydraulics and stormwater / drainage design.
- Lead in the preparation of client proposals, scopes, estimates and schedules.
- Lead modeling and design teams related to stormwater and drainage improvement projects, and/or the stormwater/drainage components of major infrastructure projects.
- Oversee and lead designs of a team of hydrologic/hydraulic modelers, engineers and technicians who utilize modeling software and CAD software (Bentley MicroStation Bentley OpenRoads Designer and Autodesk Civil 3D).
- Oversee and lead a team of hydrologic/hydraulic modelers and technical experts using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
- Attend and present at public meetings, client meetings and interviews.
- Quality Control reviews calculations, models, reports, designs, etc.
- Independent technical reviews of reviews calculations, models, reports, designs, etc.
- Development, updates and calibration of hydrologic and hydraulic models.
- Use of/working in modeling software for hydrology and hydraulics, including the following software suites:
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- SWMM
- CivilStorm
- HY-8
- CulvertMaster
- FlowMaster
- Lead in the development and preparation of design reports.
- Lead in the coordination between hydrologic and hydraulic models and design CAD files and teams.
- Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
- Develop design alternatives to be compared against significant project parameters including site conditions, right-of-way requirements, utility conflicts, design standards, and cost.
- Develop presentations and exhibits for client and agency meetings.
- Coordination with interdisciplinary teams, clients and agency staff.
- Support multi-discipline design teams on a variety of projects.
- Works on multiple projects concurrently.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Demonstrated experience in marketing and business development
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in stormwater/drainage planning and design.
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
- Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge.
- Attention to detail, positive attitude, desire to support team success, and ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum of ten years of related work experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (supporting civil engineering design).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
This position has the flexibility of working in a hybrid work environment with a mix of remote work and in office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of ten years of related hydrologic and hydraulic modeling experience supporting civil engineering design
- Professional Engineer license
- Experience in marketing and business development
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in stormwater and drainage planning and design
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
