Drainage Engineer

DescriptionGPI is seeking a Drainage Engineer for our Buffalo, NY, offices. This position's key components include coordination with the various discipline areas, including scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout, and accountability for handling specific design aspects on projects appropriate to the discipline field. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are?  

If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Responsibilities:

Perform floodplain and HEC-RAS modeling

Assist and investigate watersheds/drainage areas, and perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations required to design and analyze complex drainage systems and stormwater management basins

Contribute to the preparation/modification of reports, construction plans, and designs for projects

Responsible for the delivery of project discipline scope elements, and assist in the preparation of project quantity/cost estimates

Qualifications:

BS in Engineering (or related field)5+ years of experience investigating watersheds/drainage areas and performing hydrologic and hydraulic computations required to design and analyze drainage systems and stormwater management basins

Experience in culvert sizing

Working knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic software such as HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMSFamiliarity in the design of NY Stormwater BMPs is preferred

Familiarity with LOMA, LOMR and CLOMR permitting preferred

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration

Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language

Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members

Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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