We are actively looking for a Junior level Water Resources Engineer to join our Seattle office. As part of the WRES Group, the Water Resources Engineer will work closely with local and national WRES and Coastal teams to support the development of surface water and coastal hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling; assist in performing engineering calculations to solve problems related to civil design, surface water, and hydraulics; assist in preparation of exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations; support preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and other documents; and liaise with different individuals and agencies, including government agencies, local authorities, and contractors.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performs 1D and 2D riverine and coastal hydraulic modeling
• Performs numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects
• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
• Participates in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
• Under direction, prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required
  • Master's Degree; preferred
• 2 - 6+ years of experience; required
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification; required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license; preferred
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members and project managers
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to gain expertise in specialized stormwater and hydraulic models
• Working knowledge of software programs and techniques, which should include the following or equivalent programs:
  • HEC-RAS, ESRI GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical demands:

Ability to use standard office equipment. Sits for a prolonged period of time.

Travel required:

Minimal travel required. On occasion may travel to another office or project site within 90 miles radius.

Base salary range:

$85,000 to $115,000 annually based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Washington market.

Moffatt & Nichol's Employment Benefits:

At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We're excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:

• Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends