Water Resources Engineer at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Resilience Water Team in either Baton Rouge, or Metairie, Louisiana! This role will provide an opportunity to work on a wide variety of water resources projects nationwide.

The candidate in this role will lead and support comprehensive water resources planning and design projects which may include; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain impact studies, stormwater and water resources design, stormwater and watershed management planning studies, surface water resource and allocation studies, water resource systems modeling and yield analysis; dam break studies, flood risk assessment and emergency action plans, water quality analysis, erosion and sediment studies.

This position provides an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects using diverse, integrated teams with disciplines ranging from hydrology and hydraulics, to urban planning, supporting large design teams (civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical), landscape architecture and urban design.

Role accountabilities:

The Water Resources Engineer will perform a key role in the support, management, and design of water resources evaluation and planning efforts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting projects related to Watershed Improvement Plans, Watershed Management Plans, Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis, surface water resource and allocation studies, water resource systems modeling and yield analysis, and preliminary and detailed design work.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (1-D and 2-D) in support of floodplain impact studies (No-Rise, CLOMR, LOMR, etc.), design of hydraulic structures, design of stormwater BMPs and green infrastructure, and stormwater conveyance.
• Manage project budgets, schedule, assigned staff, and QAQC.
• Perform theoretical investigations and apply complex technical concepts for certain planning studies.
• Promote the application of technologies (GIS/Civ3D, Automation etc.), and research new and emerging ones to bring efficiency and clarity to assignments.
• Perform engineering computations related to site hydrology and hydraulics, earthwork, stormwater BMPs, and natural structural components.
• Prepare design engineering plans and specifications for approval by municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise and support the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers and technical staff.
• May support development of technical reports, client meetings and communications, proposal development, client interviews and presentations, conference presentations, ongoing client management.
• Some travel may be required for project site visits and client meetings, depending on project staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in water planning, design, H&H modeling, and/or master planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related.

• Ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge and experience with preparation and review of Engineering Plans to ensure that all aspects of project implementation are clearly conveyed.
• Proficiency and experience in GIS, HEC-RAS 2D and HEC-HMS applications.
• Proficiency and experience in EPA-SWMM/PCSWMM 2D, Floodplain Mapping.
• Proficiency and experience in InfoWorks ICM.
• A diverse background and an interest in learning various aspects of water resources planning and design.

• Masters degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil, Environmental or a related field of study.
• PE registration in Louisiana or ability to obtain reciprocity in 6 months.
• Prior experience serving as Task/Project Manager, having managed client expectations, client presentations, budgets, monitoring schedules.
• Experience developing and applying EPA Stormwater Management Model in urban design.
• Experience in the Baton Rouge / New Orleans market.
• Active participation in a local, regional and/or national water resources associations.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $70,800-$106,200/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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