Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Baltimore office. As part of the Water Resources Group, the Sr. Water Resources Engineer prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of civil, drainage, and stormwater projects.

They will serve as technical lead on projects and, as appropriate, oversee junior engineering staff on projects that include surface water hydrology & hydraulics, flood risk management, and estuarine/ coastal restoration and protection.

Designs stormwater and drainage systems. This position also develops surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling, performs engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage. They will analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives and are responsible for addressing local, state, and federal flood management regulations.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation.
For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources;

urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
• Serves as technical lead on projects and, as appropriate, oversee junior engineering staff on projects that include surface water hydrology & hydraulics, flood risk management, and estuarine/ coastal restoration and protection
• Participate in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
• Prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Assists in developing grants for regional clients
• Perform numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects
• Perform 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering: required
• Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
• 10+ years of experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members and project managers
• Background and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
  • Civil, drainage, and stormwater design and plan preparation
  • Site plan design and development
  • Floodplain mapping and floodplain…