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Water Resources Project Engineer

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Benesch

Benesch

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and consulting for community infrastructure

Consulting

Entry, Junior

Remote in USA

Category
Water Resources Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
  • Experience or strong interest and knowledge of hydraulic and hydrology analysis and/or design
  • Experience or interest in performing hydrology and hydraulics modeling, analysis, and design related to floodplain and bridge hydraulics, detention and flood storage routing, storm sewer system design, channel stabilization and ability to perform complex analysis and design
  • Intern Engineer (IE) status with ability and interest in obtaining Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, CivilStorm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, and FLO-2D desired
  • Experience with GIS Applications including ArcPro, ArcMap and ESRI products desired
  • Experience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
  • Knowledge of local and state agency drainage design criteria is a plus
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills
  • Strong organization and leadership skills and traits with an understanding of the importance of adhering to project budgets and schedules
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analysis and studies for a wide variety of projects
  • Evaluate stormwater related design elements
  • Assist in the preparation of written reports including exhibits and summary tables
  • Assist with the development of floodplain maps
  • Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality, quantities, and specifications
  • Contribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progress
  • Assist in preparation of specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
  • Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
  • Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
  • Assemble competent project communications, including meeting minutes, technical documents, and complete reports that require little editing and meet the client expectations
  • Assume responsibility for project design calculation files, assuring adequate independent quality control reviews on that work
  • Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
  • Monitor work plans for adherence to budget and schedule
  • Assume responsibility and ownership of the assigned project components
  • Provide support to other civil design disciplines as needed

Benesch enhances community infrastructure across the United States by specializing in engineering and consulting services. The company focuses on various sectors, including transportation, aviation, bridges, railroads, roadways, and transit systems, while also engaging in community planning, education, parks and recreation, private development, and environmental services. Benesch serves municipalities, government agencies, and private clients, emphasizing a holistic approach to ADA compliance to ensure accessibility in public facilities and transportation systems. Their team of multidisciplinary experts collaborates to provide comprehensive solutions to complex infrastructure challenges, fostering long-term client relationships. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, which leads to repeat business and referrals. The goal of Benesch is to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes that improve community infrastructure.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1946

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as Consultant of the Year by Kane County and Employer of the Year by WTS Pittsburgh Chapter highlights Benesch's industry leadership and positive workplace culture.
  • The firm's involvement in diverse sectors such as transportation, aviation, and environmental services offers employees a wide range of project experiences and professional growth opportunities.
  • Benesch's project-based revenue model ensures financial stability and continuous opportunities for large-scale, impactful projects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive engineering and consulting market requires Benesch to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on project-based contracts may lead to revenue fluctuations, especially if large projects are delayed or canceled.

What makes Benesch unique

  • Benesch's holistic approach to ADA compliance sets it apart by ensuring comprehensive accessibility across all municipal aspects, a feature not commonly emphasized by competitors.
  • The company's multidisciplinary team allows for innovative and collaborative solutions, providing a competitive edge in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
  • Benesch's focus on long-term client relationships through successful project delivery and repeat business distinguishes it from firms that rely solely on new client acquisition.