Job Description

The Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) Specialist with Gessner Engineering is responsible for applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, and coordinate the execution of specialized H&H projects and teach expertise to developing engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates with consultants and AHJ
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems
• Produce H&H technical reports, models and studies for both Municipal and Private Sector clients. Models may include 1D/2D Unsteady/Steady State, as well as various Hydrologic methods (i.e., SCS, Snyder, Mod Puls, Kinematic Wave, etc.).
• Perform watershed hydrologic analyses for planning, outfall master planning, flood control conveyance and detention facility design
• Prepare full construction plans for drainage projects including ancillary design of grading, roadway, and utilities, and associated details.
• Design of special drainage details and schematics.
• Prepare GIS databases and work with GIS systems.
• Develop mitigation measures and alternatives for watersheds, including flood forecasting and inundation mapping.
• Evaluate complex water resource systems, including watersheds receiving rain and snow
• Perform integrated hydrologic modeling, including potential impacts on surface and groundwater due to climate changes.

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in Texas

• Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Civil Engineer
• 3+ years of experience specializing in H&H/Water Resources

• Skills

• Knowledge of/familiarity with GIS
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PondPack, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Autodesk SSA, Flowmaster, EPANET, and WaterCAD
• Working knowledge to perform technical analyses, design culvert layouts, permitting requirements, preparing drainage reports, closed storm sewer system design
• Be solutions-minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
• Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
• Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
• Be vision focused. Drive-outcomes and make continual progress towards meaningful long-term goals.

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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