Water Resources Engineer

Schnabel Engineering • Jersey City, NJ

428d • $80,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Water Resources Engineer at Schnabel Engineering will play a crucial role in the company's water engineering practice, focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, climate risk analysis, and the planning and design of water resources projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects related to dams, flood control, and water infrastructure, while contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Civil, Water Resources, or a related field.
• Professional license preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering. Candidates outside of this range who meet the core requirements may be considered.
• Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and risk modeling, including familiarity with industry standard water resource software packages: ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-SSP, RMC-BestFit, and LifeSim. Experience with 3D numerical modeling a plus.
• Effective time management, written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, efficiently balance multiple concurrent tasks, responsibilities, and commitments.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, conduct climate risk and flood hazard analyses, and support the planning, design, and construction activities of water resources projects.
• Perform, review, and oversee modeling studies, design calculations, and the preparation of reports and presentations for mid- to large size water-related projects.
• Support project management activities including resource planning, work delegation, management of project budgets, invoicing, and backlog reporting.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel's strong brand in the water engineering field through thought leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, collaboration with key partners and universities, and presentations at recognized conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, proposal preparation efforts, and staff mentoring.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships.
• Domestic and international travel, when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees