Water Resources Project Engineer / Project Manager
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Employer: Otak |
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Job location: Redmond USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
This position can be based in Redmond or Everett
Otak is currently seeking to hire a Water Resources Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our Water and Natural Resources team in our Redmond or Everett office. This person will support our project and development initiatives, such as: restoration of river/stream/wetland systems, urban stormwater retrofit, stormwater treatment/management, green infrastructure, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analyses (pipes and open channel), flood hazard mitigation, and basin planning. Current work will include opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects under a multi-year contract for replacement of culverts for fish passage across the Puget Sound region.
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This position can be based in Redmond or Everett
Otak is currently seeking to hire a Water Resources Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our Water and Natural Resources team in our Redmond or Everett office. This person will support our project and development initiatives, such as: restoration of river/stream/wetland systems, urban stormwater retrofit, stormwater treatment/management, green infrastructure, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analyses (pipes and open channel), flood hazard mitigation, and basin planning. Current work will include opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects under a multi-year contract for replacement of culverts for fish passage across the Puget Sound region.
Otak scientists and engineers are highly educated and experienced in the fields of ecology, wetland science, water quality, water resources, fluvial geomorphology, botany, aquatic biology, and fisheries. We prepare technical reports that document environmental baseline conditions and fully satisfy regulatory reporting criteria for permitting and compliance requirements at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
Responsibilities include:
Prepare various reports supporting design decisions and permitting
Lead floodplain and watershed studies, and stormwater infrastructure improvement studies
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Preparing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
Preparing studies and master plans
Construction engineering and observation
Manage and mentor project staff responsible for design calculations, design drawings and specifications
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules and budgets
Support client development and proposal activities
Support Low impact Development/Green infrastructure design initiatives
Support Otak’s Transportation, Planning, and Architecture business units
This person must be able to work in a multi-discipline, team-oriented environment and work independently
Qualifications:
Must have at least five (5) years of previous Project Engineering experience in stream/river restoration, stormwater management or related field.
Must possess a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. A Master’s degree in Water Resources or Environment Engineering is preferred.
Must possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with with the application of water resources models such as SWMM, HSPF, HEC-RAS, or SRH2D.
Experience with preparation of construction documents for project designs and permits supported by hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic calculations.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple project tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Why work at Otak?
When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.
Otak employees have a progressive mindset and sustainable community perspective. We encourage our staff to volunteer in their communities by giving them an option to earn extra vacation time for their volunteer hours. Otak combines the best of a small firm mentality with strong collaboration across disciplines with the plentiful opportunities to work on exciting projects offered by a growing firm. We also encourage life balance and foster a fun work environment. Our Northwest sensibilities are reflected in our commitment to sustainability and diversity. And believing that diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills, we embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in our company and in our communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orient
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