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USD 122300–160850/yr

Senior Water Resources Engineer

United StatesMinneapolisFull-Timesenior
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Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics.

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Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Senior Water Resources Engineer
Location - Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA
Job Type – Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11136
 
We are a team of water resource, geotechnical, structural, and civil engineers that deliver water resource engineering projects focused on hydraulic and hydrologic systems, stormwater management and treatment, navigation, flood risk reduction, riverine restoration, and site improvement projects, for clients nationally and globally. We are seeking motivated candidates who are passionate about water and who love working in a highly collaborative environment on challenging projects to join our Minneapolis team. 
 
Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer at one of our office locations in either Minneapolis, MN (preferable), Chicago IL, or Muscatine, IA.
 
Your responsibilities will include leading a team of engineers in the technical analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of existing and proposed river and site, design, preparation of construction documents, reports, and cost estimates for water resources, Federal, environmental, structural, and energy projects. Project development including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, 1-D and 2-D river and flood modeling, ponding and detention area sizing and design, streambank stabilization, civil design layout, , grading and drainage, utility layout and design, and low impact development feature layout and design. Project management skills and the ability to work directly with clients in the development of projects are desirable.
 
Some field work and domestic and international travel may be required. Our ideal candidate would also be comfortable with leading and mentoring a team of younger engineers and technical staff.   
 
You will also have the opportunity to develop your career towards task management, project management, and/or team managerial responsibilities.
 
  • Lead the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks, including set up of models, guiding the team during a modeling effort, and review of modeling work prepared by others on the team.
  • Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications.
  • Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.
  • Participation in local professional organizations, preparing, and presenting market specific papers and presentations.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Licensed Professional (PE)  Engineer.
  • Varied software experience including 1-D and 2-D hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, 1-D and 2-D HEC RAS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD or other modeling software.
  • Wide knowledge of water resources engineering analysis and desgin, with the ability to lead project development and determination of solutions to meet client needs.
  • Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent technical writing skills.
  • Excellent team leadership skills.
  • Open to active participation in professional organizations.
  • Working knowledge and experience with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley Microstation products.
  • Experience in site grading design, surface runoff management, detention design, conveyance.
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