Senior Project Engineer, Hydrology + Hydraulics

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced H&H Senior Project Engineer in our Frisco, Austin, San Antonio, McAllen, San Marcos or Fort Worth offices.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design + Analysis //

• Complete entire design and analysis for complex projects or specific clients, ensure latest manual and criteria are being met, sign and seal plans.
• Work with internal project team and/or external project teams, subs, or clients to ensure tasks design and analysis tasks are coordinated.

2. Compliance + Quality //

• Adhere to Company QA/QC processes and procedures.
• Oversee work by others to ensure QA/QC is met.

3. Communication + Collaboration //

• Work with project manager to complete all levels of the assignment.

4. Training, Learning + Advancement //

• Lead internal and external training as a subject matter expert in the discipline.

5. Client + Internal Satisfaction //

• Problem solves complex issues.
• Work with clients daily and attend meetings.
• Assist with marketing and project interviews, review project scopes including budget and schedule.
• Understand financial management and adhere to project schedule.

6. Technical //

a. Work on projects that include the following scopes:

• Delineate drainage areas
• Determine peak flows
• Select modeling software
• Technical writing skills
• Learn GIS basics
• Understand lidar/terrain
• Identify flowpaths/outfalls
• Learn Arc Hydro
• Sheetflow analysis
• Define drainage boundaries
• Hydrology criteria
• Land use categories
• Time of conc calc
• Stormwater runoff calc
• Existing vs. proposed
• Hydraulic calcs
• Static vs. dynamic
• Manning equation
• Mitigation analysis

b. Utilize the following software applications to complete project work:

• EPA SWMM, XP SWMM, PC SWMM, Info Works
• HEC - HMS, HEC-RAS, Excel, Arc Map
• Arc Hydro, Stormcad, Geo Paf Drainage
• Microstation, Autocad, WSRD, Power Point
• Microsoft Project

COBBFENDLEY CHARACTERISTICS

• We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information…