Water Resource Engineer

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Engineer position within the Water & Environment Team. The Staff Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of planning and engineering documents across a broad range of environmental disciplines related to hydrology/hydraulics, water quality, climate resiliency, and sustainability. This individual will also support the development of water resources models for simulating hydrology, sediment, and water quality across both urban and natural water systems. This individual will work closely with our experienced team of modelers, scientists, planners, and software developers to apply models that support our client's program needs in the areas of regional planning, regulatory compliance, reporting and tracking, alternative scenario assessment, and climate change and resiliency analyses.

What You'll Do

• Collaborates with modelers, scientists, planners, and public agencies to develop strategies and planning documents related to water resource management, climate resiliency, or sustainability
• Prepares technical reports, maps, and visualizations to communicate model results, implementation plans, and engineering analyses to stakeholders and decision-makers
• Collects, processes, and interprets hydrologic, climatic, land use, and water quality data for engineering analyses or to support the development of hydrologic and/or hydraulic models such as SWMM, HSPF, LSPC, CE-QUAL-W2, SWAT, and MODFLOW, or similar software
• Analyzes surface water and groundwater flow, runoff, sediment transport, and pollutant loading data
• Conducts engineering calculations and data analysis to support the development of engineering concepts, feasibility studies, and stormwater capture project designs
• Conducts scenario analyses to evaluate the impacts of land use change, climate variability, or infrastructure improvements on water systems
• Stays current in engineering and scientific best practices, advancements in engineering tools and techniques, and regulatory requirements

What We Expect from You

• Graduate degree in Civil or Environmental engineering with an emphasis on hydrology, environmental chemistry, sustainability, or climate science
• Engineer-in-Training designation is a plus
• Strong mathematical foundation, analytical skills, and attention to detail for data management and analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel to support engineering calculations
• Experience with programming in Python, R, or similar coding languages is a plus
• Experience with stormwater best management practice design
• Experience using GIS and CAD software to create maps and engineering plan sets
• A solid understanding of basic hydrology, sediment, and water quality principles
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulic, sediment transport, and/or water quality modeling, such as SWMM, HSPF, LSPC, CE-QUAL-W2, SWAT, and MODFLOW, or similar software a plus
• Experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask under strict deadlines
• Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to succeed with new and challenging tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team members, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $91,100 - $123,200
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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