Water Resources Engineer - Greenville, SC

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is seeking a talented Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Greenville, SC to support the design of infrastructure projects in the Southeast. As part of our team, you will work closely with Project Engineers on Design-Bid-Build alternative delivery infrastructure projects to provide technical planning, design, and construction support for hydrologic and hydraulic models, erosion control, stormwater abatement, and green infrastructure on highway, bridge, municipal street, and pedestrian projects. Our Hydrological and Hydraulic Services include roadway drainage plans, bridge hydraulic analysis, storm sewer design, ditch design, culvert analysis, pond design, energy dissipation design, FEMA analysis, flood control modeling, scour analysis, riverine analysis for multidimensional flow, erosion and sediment control, NPDES permitting and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Review documents and design work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Prepare designs to include state stormwater management plan requirements.
• Mentor younger engineers in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Participate in field investigations, some travel may be required in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing client satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with software such as MicroStation, GEOPAK, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-20, FHWA Hydraulics Toolbox, HY8, etc., is advantageous.
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics modeling.
• A valid Driver's License and safe driving record are required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• EIT with a minimum of 2 years of water resources experience performing drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred with 4-7 years of water resources experience performing drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects required.
• Experience with Department of Transportation design principles is desired.
• Familiarity with SCDOT, NCDOT, and GDOT design principles is preferred.

Safety Requirement

For positions involving field work, completion of OSHA 10 certification is required as a condition of employment. New hires without current certification must complete the training within two (2) weeks of hire. ICE will provide the training and cover associated costs.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position predominantly involves up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking. The employee may occasionally lift lightweight office supplies and materials, typically not exceeding 20 pounds. The office environment is indoors, characterized by controlled temperatures and minimal exposure to adverse conditions. Employees must have the ability to visually discern and differentiate details and colors of objects, and proficiency in recognizing sound, tone, and pitch. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary. The role demands adaptability to interruptions and changes in workflow, as well as the capacity to sit for extended periods.

When performing field work, the role involves moderate physical activity such as walking, standing, bending, and climbing stairs or ladders. Employees may occasionally lift objects weighing up to 30-50 pounds. It is essential for employees to navigate construction sites skillfully and conduct thorough site inspections. Employees must be capable of working in varied environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and noisy settings, and be able to stand and walk during site visits. Additionally, working on construction projects may involve night work and weekend work depending on the project scope and may include working in conditions with active traffic conditions or traversing wetlands and wooded areas.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time onsite position, operating within regular office hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility for occasional night and weekend work based on project demands is expected. This position involves 10-20% field work with 80-90% design engineering. Travel will primarily be to job sites within the local area, with occasional trips to other ICE projects in the Southeast region. Fieldwork and site visits may be required.

Expected Hours of Work

The ICE offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing an unpaid hour for lunch daily. Work schedules may vary according to the project schedule. This is an onsite position reporting to the ICE office 5 days per week.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year