Hydraulic Engineer (Entry-Level)

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

$72K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in civil/hydraulic engineering required; MS preferred.
  • 0-6 years of relevant experience in hydraulic or civil engineering.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Experience with hydrologic modeling software (HEC-1 and/or HEC-HMS required).
  • Familiarity with design tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and Arc-GIS.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.
  • Willingness to travel and access military facilities is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field assessments and water quality sampling.
  • Conduct engineering analyses and create detailed reports.
  • Execute hydrologic modeling and floodplain mapping.
  • Design plans for habitat restoration and hydraulic structures.
  • Support construction oversight and technical client support.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules.
  • Assist in marketing and proposal development.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) with safe-harbor contributions.
  • Generous vacation policy with 10-20 paid days off per year.
  • Paid volunteer day and parental leave support.
  • Access to wellness resources and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Responsibilities:

  • Perform field assessments, stream and fluvial characterization; hydrologic data collection and water quality and sediment sampling; familiarity of stream and coastal hydraulic and geomorphic processes.
  • Perform engineering analysis, design, and report writing tasks.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic and sediment transport; erosion and scour analyses; and FEMA floodplain mapping and modeling.
  • Design and develop plans, estimates, and specifications for habitat restoration and hydraulic structures including channels, ponds, levees, bank protection, scour protection, grade control, fish passage design of culvert and bridges, streambed materials, and large woody material.
  • Provide construction observation and technical support to clients.
  • Provide project and task management services.
  • Develop proposals and manage scope of services, budgets, and schedules.
  • Provide marketing, proposal, and client development support.
  • Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
  • Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety policy and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Requirements

  • BS degree in civil/hydraulic engineering; MS degree in civil/hydraulic engineering strongly preferred.
  • 0-6 years of experience as hydraulic/civil engineer.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certified.
  • Course work and/or project experience in one or more of the following areas: open channel hydraulics and environmental river mechanics, sediment transport, fluvial and/or coastal geomorphology, coastal hydraulics, hydraulic structures, hydrology, civil design, project and construction management, and survey,
  • Software experience including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley (Open Roads Designer), Microstation, and Arc-GIS.
  • Hydrologic modeling experience with WMS (preferred), HEC-1 and/or HEC-HMS (required), MGS Flood, TR-55, TR-21, FFEQ, SBUH, WWHM (a plus), HEC-RAS1D/2D and HEC-GeoRAS, HY-8 (required), other hydraulic modeling (a plus).
  • Creative individual with client service focus desired.
  • Self-directed, future seller-doer, and strong team member desired.
  • Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
  • The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
  • The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
  • A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
  • Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
  • Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
  • The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
  • The ability to get a pass for access to military facilities.


Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, overall abilities, alignment with the needs of the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Entry-Level Hydraulic Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, IV level.

Compensation:

Professional I: $35.00 - $38.50 per hour

Professional II: $83,500 - $90,000 annual salary

Professional III: $85,000 - $100,000 annual salary

Professional IV: $95,000 - $115,000 annual salary

Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits:
  • Employee stock ownership
  • Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).
  • Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
  • 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employment) based on years of experience
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrues based on your state requirements
  • 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
  • Paid volunteer day
  • Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free parking

Salary Description

$72,800 - $115,000 annual salary

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