Project Water Resources Engineer

Mid-Level Water Resource Engineer/Planner

GEI's Ithaca, NY office is seeking a mid-level Water Resource Engineer/Planner. Under supervision of senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing field and office-related efforts for water resource related projects including watershed modeling, stormwater modeling, management and design, coastal/shoreline modeling, hydraulic hazard analyses, dam breach analyses and other water resource related projects.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead project tasks with a team of knowledgeable registered civil engineers and flood management professionals.
• Preparation of various water resources planning documents including Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Flood Protection Plans, Implementation Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, feasibility studies, Drought Contingency Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and others related flood and water conveyance infrastructure.
• Support for clients pursuing grant funding opportunities such as US  Grants, DWR-based grant programs, and others.
• Interpretation and synthesis of complex water resources modeling results.
• Technical analysis related to flood system evaluation, floodplain-based flood system maintenance and operations, water supply and demand estimates and projections.
• Collaborate with other team members, including structural engineers, and surveyors, to ensure design coherence.
• Assist in preparation of proposals to provide professional services and assist in preparation of presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Support Project Managers by tracking budgets, client communications, and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or Water Resource related field.
• 6+ years of previous professional experience in water resource engineering/planning.
• Knowledge of NYSDEC environmental regulations a plus.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license.
• Experience with H&H analysis software, such as USACE HEC software suite. Experience with CAD and GIS software a plus.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight year-round, as required without restrictions.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.