Associate Project Engineer Water Resources

HireRight • Full-time • San Diego, California, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 4m ago

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Project Engineer to join our Water Resources Division and work in our San Diego office on a variety of public and private projects (including land development, CIPs, and other projects and programs to support our clients).

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference - RICK is the place for you! As an Associate Project Engineer in San Diego, CA, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego region. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com.

Qualifications

BSCE (required) and the equivalent work experience of (7 +) years in water resources or the equivalent work experience of (12 +) years in this industry.

Demonstrates management ability.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of design techniques, tools and the principles associated with production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Understands and demonstrates principles and processes for providing client services including customer needs assessments and meeting quality control standards.
Able to communicate information and ideas effectively through speaking and writing so others will understand.
Effectively influences people on a consistent basis: Convinces or redirects others; understands the meaning of words and uses them effectively; interacts appropriately with people.
Possesses working knowledge of CAD applications.
Determines the relative degree of accuracy required for a given task.
Able to identify and solve problems.
Able to make decisions under pressure that follow the Quality Control Manual and Corporate Guidelines.
Demonstrates time management skills for own time as well as possesses the ability to manage time for other team members.
Performs well under stress and keeps a positive attitude, leading by example.

Technical Experience

Candidate's technical experience must include proficiency with the following: Preparation of preliminary design and final design drainage studies, detention basin design, riverine hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, sediment transport modeling, floodplain mapping studies, FEMA compliance (including LOMCs), and Drainage Master Plan preparation. Candidate should also have proven proficiency with LID design principals, HMP Compliance, Water Quality modeling, BMP design, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs, and complying with regulatory requirements of the RWQCB and the SWRCB.

Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency in the following software and modeling is desired:

SWMM
HEC-RAS
ArcMAP v10+
HEC-HMS
Geo-RAS/Geo-HMS
MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D
WSPGW
AES or Similar H&H Modeling Programs

Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the successful operation of the design team by helping supervise, train and coordinate the designers, also assists in prioritizing and assigning project-related work including during the start-up aspects of a job, such as; project coordination.
Helps keep projects moving forward and on schedule by coordinating client interactions and interdepartmental activity for all project-related work while acting as liaison with governmental agencies, clients, and other consultants.
Upholds positive and effective team communications by relating to clients, agencies, consultants, and other team members beyond giving and receiving instructions; can get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; performs work activities requiring instructing, supervising, collaborating and speaking with others; responds appropriately to feedback from a supervisor.
Ensures quality control and cost control are maintained through adherence to Scope of Work, and by completing and managing project checklists while following the Quality Control Manual guidelines and established Corporate Standards.
Maintains quality control and ensures checklists conform to company policy by referring to the RICK CAD Standards and Procedures and Quality Control Manuals.
Helps complete client projects utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D (and/or MicroStation and InRoads) to perform preliminary engineering design studies; checks all hydraulic and drainage calculations; prepares and processes technical reports for Discretionary and Ministerial project approvals and permits.
Assists the Principal and other senior managers with writing proposals, contract management, scheduling, monthly billing statement maintenance, budgets and aged account collections.

What we Offer:

Generous Benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
Alternative Work Schedule
Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.