Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Description At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.
Your Challenge
EXP is currently seeking a talented Senior Water Resources Engineer in Southern California. The candidate will work on a variety of transportation and site civil related projects performing hydraulic/hydrologic analyses and designing appropriate drainage systems in close coordination with Roadway, Site Civil, and Structural Engineers. The candidate will be responsible for assuring that the planning and design are according to the governing agency’s requirements with emphasis on Caltrans projects, and the construction plans, specifications and cost estimates are prepared following client’s standards and requirement, and generally accepted industry procedures and practices.  Candidate will also oversee junior drainage engineers to review designs and provide direction and guidance.
 
Your Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for drainage work
• Assist project civil and structural engineers with planning and layout of drainage structures
• Analyze and design drainage infrastructure and perform floodplain analyses for both transportation and site civil projects including roadway, bridge, pump stations, site design, alleviation of flooding issues, storm water and watershed planning, best management practices for water quality and sustainable development
• Develop drainage design approach including design criteria and methodology
• Lead drainage design team for large/complex projects
• Perform various drainage engineering tasks for smaller projects
• Responsible for project deliverables such as design calculations, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Obtain permits for stormwater, water quality, floodplain, and simple wetland impacts
• Responsible for quality assurance of deliverables
• Construction phase services such as review of shop drawings and submittals
• Mentor drainage engineering staff and provide direction
• Assist with business development activities

The Skills and Knowledge You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus on water resources
• 8-12 years related experience
• Thorough understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• Prior use of Microstation, Civil2d, Geopak Drainage, HEC HMS, HEC-RAS, XP SWMM, Hydraflow, HY8, and other related software
• Understanding of Caltrans Drainage requirements
• Experience permitting projects through Flood Control Districts; USACOE and knowledge of the various county stormwater ordinances within Southern California
• Proficient with MS Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Project management skills desirable

About Us

What EXP Can Offer

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, over 3,000 creative EXP professionals across North America provide the passion and expertise needed to deliver successful projects around the world.

Our promise is to offer you a challenging career in a positive and dynamic work environment, and it is a promise we take seriously.

Join a dynamic team at EXP that provides you with innovative projects, the capacity to develop your career, a full range of benefits, flexible working hours, and much more! When you explore what EXP has to offer, you’ll find exponential possibilities.  

For more information, visit www.exp.com.

About the Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at  hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

For all applicants within the United States, EXP ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Information

• Location: San Bernardino, United States

Taxonomy

• Project Manager
• Drainage
• Civil Engineering
• Agriculture & Forestry
• Project Management
• Project Management