Metairie, LAH&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer to join our growing Greater New Orleans office.
H&H is a full-service infrastructure engineering firm with more than 135 years of experience steeped in solving complex engineering challenges. Consulting firms, contractors and infrastructure owners count on us when innovative design and intricate engineering solutions are required. Our specialty lies in the ability to manage the entire life cycle of engineering services and support. We employ teams of superior engineers that bring a forward-thinking approach using the world's latest project management, design, and support innovations. As a result, your projects are brought in on time, on budget, and are engineered to the highest standards in design, durability, safety, and aesthetic value. Responsibilities Apply engineering principles to independently execute and coordinate design projectsLead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and bridge/culvert studiesTrack effort and manage resourcesCoordinate design elements with project partners and team membersProvide professional mentoring to EITs and DesignersLead the drainage design to supporting schematic designs and PS&E Contribute to proposal management (SOQ's and RFPs)Oversee engineering phases within major/ moderate-sized projectsConduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for stormwater management and bridge hydraulic studiesCoordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applicationsAssist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating design tasks across disciplinesPrepare and review technical documents, including plans, specifications and estimatesCollaborate with other engineering disciplines for design integration and project supportRequirements BS in Civil Engineering and more than five years' experience in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a concentration on LaDOTLicensed Louisiana PE; eligibility for comity through other jurisdictions also acceptableProficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project designAbility to validate design computationsKnowledge and judgment to develop construction cost estimatesSkilled in validating design computations and developing construction cost estimatesEffective in client meetings and internal team coordination to ensure project deadlines and quality standardsFamiliar with FHWA, USACE, and AASHTO design guidance and Soil Erosion StandardsExperience with software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, SRH-2D, HydroCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, MicroStation (including InRoads or OpenRoads), AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software (preferred)Project background with hydrologic/ hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, bridge scour, and environmental permittingDetail-oriented, self-starting team player adept at managing multiple projectsStrong verbal and written communication skills, along with math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelBenefits We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).
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