Design Engineer PACE Water Modeling
Overview
Design Engineer at PACE leads stormwater engineering analysis and design. Responsibilities include learning modeling software like HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS while contributing to project-specific challenges. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative environment focused on water resource solutions.
What You'll Do10
- 1Efficiently learn modeling software currently in use at PACE, e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, WSPG, and others, on a project-by-project basis
- 2Learn relevant agency guidance and analysis and design standards on a project-by-project basis
- 3Gather, prepare, and organize data for analysis including watershed delineation, hydrologic parameters, design storm patterns, design rainfall, rainfall gauge data, and stream gauge data
- 4Assist and perform watershed analysis, hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling, and floodplain analysis using industry software, proprietary software, and novel calculation
- 5Research and learn new software packages as motivated by project and client needs, contributing to adoption within PACE
- 6Work with Technical Director to troubleshoot complex design and analysis problems and computer models for multiple projects
- 7Contribute to project report preparation and documentation
- 8Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to present findings and obtain necessary approvals
- 9Prioritize and manage multiple tasks while interfacing with all levels of employees, managers and officers
- 10Solve problems independently and as part of a team
Requirements6
- 1Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 2Master’s preferred
- 3Strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics
- 4Physical demands include sitting, using hands, occasional standing and walking
- 5Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision helpful
- 6Occasional field work in uneven terrain requiring good balance
Salary Insight
$70 - $130k per year
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