Civil Engineer/
Water Resources Engineer
Market & Location(s)
Civil Engineering & Water Resources
Des Moines preferred; open to Denver, Iowa City, Omaha or St Louis
A day in the life of an RDG Civil Engineer isn't like a typical day in the life of any other civil engineer. That's because we aren’t your typical engineering firm — we're a diverse group of individuals united in our pursuit to create meaning together. And we're searching for a mid-level engineer to join our water resources team.
As an RDG Civil or Water Resources Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals who’ve had a direct hand in writing and updating load design standards. In this role, you’ll focus on a variety of project types including regional watershed planning, stream restorations, stormwater management, site design, and urban infrastructure and development. Along the way, you’ll hone your skills and contribute to work that enhances communities across the country.
Ready to have a not-so-typical career? Let's pull on some waders and get our hands dirty.
Essential Job Functions
Project management, oversight and quality control
Civil engineering site design (utilities, paving, grading)
Watershed planning and analysis
Planning and designing stormwater management practices
Stream condition evaluation and restoration
Recreational and water trail planning and design
Design calculation support
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Enhance communities through stormwater enhancements, recreational areas, flood reduction and water quality improvements
Be outdoors for field assessments, site visits and other evaluations
Requirements
Organized and detail-oriented
Ingenuity and creativity
Able to stay on task and supervise others’ work
Ability to teach skills and pass on knowledge
Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
Communication skills (writing, verbal and slide presentations)
Expertise with hydraulic and hydrologic computational methods
Experience with design drawings and specifications
Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil3D preferred) and Microsoft Office
Experience with hydrologic modeling software
Experience with ArcGIS and/or ArcMap software systems (preferred)
Expertise with Iowa Stormwater Management Manual or similar design standards (preferred)
Expertise with Iowa SUDAS Design Manual or other similar design standards (preferred)
Experience with Bluebeam Revu or other PDF modification software (optional)
Experience with hydraulic surface flow modeling software (optional)
Familiarity with Microstation or Revit (optional)
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering (or a related engineering field)
10-20 years of direct experience
Has obtained licensure as a Professional Engineer in any state
Has obtained or is interested in pursuing Iowa River Restoration Toolbox Training certifications
Electronic cover letter, resume and portfolio submission only: APPLY ONLINE
RDG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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