Jacobs · 1 day ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer and Group Lead
Boise, ID
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a top globally ranked engineering firm focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer and Group Leader to build teams and lead projects related to water resources, including river restoration and stormwater management, while also fostering client relationships and staff development.
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Responsibilities
Build teams and lead work planning, design, and construction documents for river and stream restoration, water supply, irrigation, dam breach analysis, and stormwater quality retrofit projects
Participate in challenging and engaging water resources projects, leading all aspects from concept stage through detailed design and construction services
Assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow the business
Establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope
Lead project teams and communicate between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies
Provide guidance and leadership within the Water Group as a critical member of the Boise Water Leadership team
Mentor and coach Water Resources Group staff, including development of annual priorities, career goals, and performance reviews
Identify potential project pursuits, prepare qualifications and proposals, and hire, supervise, and support staff
Promote inclusion and diversity within the office and the Water Team, ensuring equitable opportunities for staff
Contribute to infrastructure studies and projects, including writing and assembling feasibility studies and hydraulic reports
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, produce feasibility reports, and provide detailed calculations
Produce construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and delegate tasks to early career staff
Exercise judgment and make recommendations in the development of feasibility reports and construction documents for complex projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
10+ years of experience working in hydrology and hydraulic analysis, restoration and drainage design, and watershed modeling
Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career engineers
PE license
Experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, SRH-2D
Preferred
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience in consulting for public agencies
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with co-workers, clients, and regulatory agencies
Experience with business development and proposal writing
Experience with managing people
Familiarity with developing Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) plans and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CSWPPP)
Microstation Inroads or Openroads design experience
Envision Sustainability Professional or LEED Accredited Professional
Readiness and desire to mentor early-career and mid-level staff
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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