Graduate Water Resource Engineer

GHD Group • Full-time • Eureka, California, United States • 1m ago

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Water Resource Engineer in Eureka, CA. As a Water resources engineer, you will have the opportunity to focus on various areas of expertise including water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, storm water and flood management, engineering research, GIS analyses, design plans, specification writing and construction cost estimating.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities

Let's solve the big problems together.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform engineering planning and design tasks
Assist with development of technical reports
Analyze different types of groundwater, climate, surface water, storm water and water quality data
Assist in development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E)
Ability to conduct field work and collect data related to sampling and construction observations
Assist in planning reports, water compliance studies, and general water infrastructure engineering projects
Collect, compile, and analyze data including water supply, water quality, and asset conditions

The ideal candidate would have the following skills:

Understanding of civil engineering fundamentals
Interest in groundwater, storm water, and water resources management
Ability to learn on the job and apply theory in a practical setting
Anne LProven skills in GIS applications and AutoCAD experience, a plus
Experience with various surface water and storm water modeling platforms: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, EPA-SWMM a plus.
Strong technical writing skills; Grant and proposal writing experience, a plus
Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work with virtual teams
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and deadlines

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Engineering Program in Civil or Environmental Engineering
0-2 years experience
Engineer-in-training (EIT), a plus

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000 based on experience.

#LI-NM1

About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.