Water Resources Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Design and manage water resources, drainage, flood control, and stormwater projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • drainage design
  • flood control
  • bridge design
  • storm water
  • erosion control
  • ms4 compliance

Tasks

Typical projects could include various types of drainage, flood control, bridge hydraulic studies/designs, bridge scour analyses, storm water management studies, basin master plans, erosion and sediment control design, water quality permitting, and MS4 Program compliance. Additionally, you may assist with exciting modeling, design, permitting, and construction efforts for drainage, flood control, and storm water infrastructure projects, as well as support MS4 programs for local TN cities.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • arcgis
  • hec‑ras
  • professional engineer
  • civil engineering
  • leadership

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a driven professional eager to advance their career with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will be a part of Neel-Schaffer’s Regional Water Resources Team, collaborating on diverse projects in Water Resources, Hydrology/Hydraulics and MS4. -Experience with Microstation (and/or GEOPAK Drainage/Open Roads Designer), AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is a plus. -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize. -3 to 10+ years of experience with technical work in Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Water Quality, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Program Compliance. -Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite. -Knowledge of National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permitting, stormwater Best Management Practices, design and implementation of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development practices, and Erosion and Sediment Control design. -Strong leadership skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment. -Limited travel may be required as necessary for some projects. -HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SMS, EPA-SWMM/PCSWMM 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, HydraFlow, HydroCAD, StormCAD, etc. -Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree(s). -Knowledge of latest hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling programs, including GIS-based applications is required. -Professional Engineer in the state of Tennessee with the ability to become licensed in other states in the Southeast US. -Ability to perform a limited amount of field work, including drainage investigations, drainage asset inventorying, etc.

Benefits

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. Minimum Qualifications

The Company

About Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

-A respected, multi-disciplinary engineering firm focusing on infrastructure, transportation, and utilities. -Provide tailored solutions for municipalities, state agencies, and private developers. -Offer expertise in civil engineering, environmental solutions, and design services. -Handle complex, large-scale projects from transportation planning to water resource management.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Water

Civil/Site

Environmental Services

Support Services

Structural Engineering

Hydraulic Structures

Flood-control Structures

Reservoirs

Weirs

Gated Drainage Structures

Revetments

Warehouses

Hangars

Historic Structure Rehabilitation

Industrial Buildings

Commercial Buildings

Parking Structures

Retaining Walls

Foundations

Surveying

Emergency Management

Geotechnical Engineering

Planning Services

Water Treatment

Storm Water Management