Intermediate H&H/Water Resources Engineer
Baird & Associates
Design hydraulic infrastructure and lead river restoration projects worldwide.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Madison, WI
Hybrid
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
mentorship
numerical modeling
flood risk
project management
proposal preparation
team collaboration
- Mentoring and providing technical oversight of junior-level scientists and engineers
- Working collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects including flood risk mitigation, field data collection, climate change impacts, sedimentation and contaminated sediment transport, flood protection and navigation structures design, flood risk mapping and resiliency, and renewable energy projects
- Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
- Participating in proposal preparation and interviews, as necessary
- Managing project delivery from conception through completion
- Work on high-impact, international projects that shape coastlines and communities.
- Numerical modeling for river and watershed projects world-wide
What you bring
pe license
5+ years
hydropower
rain‑on‑grid
civil eng
project management
- A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license
- A flexible, adaptable approach to working in dynamic project environments
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Proven project management and organizational abilities, including experience leading multidisciplinary efforts
- 5+ years of relevant experience in hydrology and hydraulics
- Experience with reservoirs, dams, hydropower infrastructure, and sediment transport, climate change effects and resiliency initiatives.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across diverse teams
- Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering codes, standards, and modeling techniques, including rain-on-grid modeling
- A well-rounded background in flood risk reduction, climate resiliency, and complex engineering project delivery
- B.S. or M.Eng. in civil, hydraulic, or water resources engineering
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and ownership.
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the u.s.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1981
Year of establishment
The firm was established over four decades ago, laying the foundation for its expertise in coastal science and engineering.
Projects up to $150M
Project scale
The company handles large-scale developments, demonstrating its capability to manage significant and complex infrastructure projects.
- It evolved into a global specialist in land–water interface engineering, executing projects from small studies to large developments.
- Combining niche scientific modeling with practical design, they guide projects from concept through implementation across coasts, rivers, and estuaries.
- Typical work spans coastal resilience, tidal modeling, estuary restoration, harbor design and flood risk assessment.
- Their deep expertise has led them to lead international coastal initiatives and advise governments and private developers alike.
- Operating from 12 offices across five countries, they’ve carved a unique niche where water meets land.
- They’re known for a creative blend of science and engineering—tackling complex water‑land challenges with innovative, cost‑effective solutions.
80–85% Employee-Owners
Associate Ownership
A significant majority of associates are employee-owners, sharing in the firm's profits and long-term growth through ownership.
- Clients come first.
- Integrity is irreplaceable.
- How we succeed is as important as if we succeed.
- Quality is our measure of success.
- The best financial advice is the result of expertise, diversity and teamwork.
- We will not tolerate anyone who puts themselves ahead of the client or ahead of the firm, or who breaks our Associate Promise.
- We seek personal balance and wellbeing at home, work and community involvement.
- A strong sense of integrity.
- An innovative spirit.
- Enthusiasm for collaboration.
- Consistent relationship-building skills.
- A well-rounded perspective.
- Appreciation for community outreach.
- No formal net‑zero target or published greenhouse gas reduction goals found on the company's website.
- No publicly disclosed carbon footprint data or sustainability KPIs available.
- No evidence of renewable energy use, emissions tracking, or sustainability reporting.
100% Score
Human Rights Campaign Equality
Achieves top ranking in LGBTQ+ workplace equality from the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.
96% Women Satisfied
Workplace Satisfaction Survey
Female associates rate their workplace experience highly positive in an independent survey.
6 Times Fortune
Best Workplaces for Women
Recognized as one of the best workplaces for women by Fortune magazine multiple times.
Over 1,800 Members
Associate Resource Groups
Active participants in multicultural, LGBTQ+, women-focused, veteran, and generational communities.
- Creates a diverse and inclusive environment of trust, respect, and equity.
- An Associate Promise statement embodies these values.
- A Special Task Force of the Executive Committee oversees long-term inclusion and diversity planning.
- Each business unit and corporate resource group has Advisory & Implementation Councils involving over 100 associates.
- Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) include Prism (multicultural), Spectrum (LGBTQ), Ascend (women), Next Gen, and Patriot (veterans).
- Prism organizes cultural celebrations and mentoring programs.
- Ascend focuses on leadership expansion for women.
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