Water Resources Designer/ EIT
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Employer: Otak |
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Job location: Vancouver USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
Areas of focus for this position will be the following:
• Stream/wetland habitat improvement and bioengineered streambank stabilization design
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis (flood risk and scour) and fish passage design
• Stormwater management system planning and design related to: green retrofit of existing systems, roadway and private site projects, master planning, and NPDES permit compliance
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Otak, Inc. is seeking to hire an Engineering Designer/EIT to join our Water and Natural Resources Team in our Vancouver, WA office. Our team works in Washington and Oregon on a broad range of municipal and private projects. Areas of focus for this position will be the following:
• Stream/wetland habitat improvement and bioengineered streambank stabilization design
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis (flood risk and scour) and fish passage design
• Stormwater management system planning and design related to: green retrofit of existing systems, roadway and private site projects, master planning, and NPDES permit compliance
Otak is the premier water resources firm in the Pacific Northwest. Our team of engineers and scientists are recognized experts in the fields of hydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, water quality, riparian ecology, aquatic biology, and wetland science. Our diverse team of experts allows us to take on a wide range of exciting water resources projects and improve the communities we live in.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude.
What you’ll do:
• Field reconnaissance and geomorphic assessments
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (pipe and open channel)
• Perform engineering design calculations
• Prepare and analyze pipe networks and terrain surfaces using AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Develop GIS mapping and perform watershed scale analysis
• Develop technical reports including hydraulic and stormwater design reports
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide construction observation
What you have:
• Must have 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in Water Resources Engineering with an emphasis in riverine and/or stormwater management projects.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on Water Resources.
• Must have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling tools
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task daily, and work with a fast-paced team of interdisciplinary staff working on several concurrent projects
• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative, professional, team environment
• Valid driver’s license
What you might have:
• Proficiency in the use of HEC-RAS
• Experience with geomorphic field data collection and the associated equipment
• Proficiency in the use of the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM)
• Proficiency in the use of Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)
• Proficiency in the use of HydroCAD
• Proficiency in the use of ArcGIS
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