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Jacobs Water Resources Engineer and Modeler in Atlanta, Georgia
The Georgia Water Resource practice is a growing group within Jacobs that focuses on the following services:
• Ecosystem and Floodplain Restoration
• Green Infrastructure and Civil/Site Engineering Design
• Flood Modeling and Planning
• Stormwater and Watershed Management
• Resilience and Climate Change
• Integrated Water Resources Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Permitting
The practice is currently seeking a mid-level water resources engineer with strong Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling experience. The selected candidate will strengthen our current team’s capabilities and will work collaboratively to deliver important project work across the Jacobs enterprise.
Position Summary:
Exciting opportunity to join Jacobs Engineering as an Associate- or Career-Level Water Resources Engineer for the Georgia Water Resources Practice. This role will support an experienced and diverse water resources team and will be a part of our growing water resources business in Georgia and the South Atlantic geography.
• Support project managers, client managers, team leadership, and mentor junior-level staff.
• Support multi-discipline projects and lead tasks such as performing H&H modeling, scenario development, optimization, preparation of H&H reports, permitting documents. Project types may include green infrastructure, stream restoration, dams and levees, stormwater management, potable water and wastewater infrastructure, and transportation.
• Effectively support projects and the project team including engineering disciplines from a variety of geographic office locations.
• Support business development and marketing efforts to help grow the business with both existing and new clients in GA.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive consulting experience on water resources projects is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences required; Master of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences is preferred.
• Professional certification such as EIT or PE license, PWS, or CPESC is required.
• Proficiency with a variety of H&H software, such as, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, ICM, ICPR, Mike, PondPack, HydroCAD, and OpenFlow, is required.
• Proficiency with design software, such as, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation, is preferred.
• Proficiency with mapping software, such as, ArcGIS is required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required; must be considered a self-starter.
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