Senior Water Resources Engineer

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• 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

Job Description:

Our Jersey City, NJ, office is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer to join our Northeast Region Water Engineering Practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and professional knowledge on a variety of challenging projects, including dams and reservoirs, flood mitigation and resiliency, and general water infrastructure programs across the Northeast and nationally. You will be part of a team of industry experts at the forefront of innovation, working at the intersection of modeling, geospatial and data solutions, programming, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful solutions.  

We’re looking for a motivated candidate who values attention to detail, critical thinking, and collaboration, and who is eager to join an inclusive team tackling complex, high-profile projects. As an employee-owner, your voice will matter - you will have a say in how our business operates, share in our financial success, and work alongside a team moving in the same direction with a shared vision and purpose.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities:

Candidate will serve as Senior Water Resources Engineer for Schnabel’s Water Engineering Practice. Major focus areas for the role include:

• Develop and supervise hydrologic and hydraulic models, conduct risk and flood hazard analyses, and support the planning, design, and construction activities of water resources projects, including dams and levees, flood control, river restoration, and resiliency and climate adaptation efforts.  
• Perform, review, and oversee design calculations, and the preparation of reports and presentations for water-related projects and programs.
• Develop data processing workflows and visualizations to support modeling tasks, inform decision-making, and enhance client communication.
• Support project management activities, including resource planning, work delegation, management of project budgets, invoicing, and backlog reporting.
• Contribute to maintaining and advancing 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, and staff mentoring.
• Domestic and international travel as required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Civil, Water Resources, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering. 
• Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and risk modeling, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 2D, LifeSim, and RMC-BestFit. Experience with 3D numerical modeling is a plus.
• Expertise in GIS analysis and modeling using software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and QGIS.
• Ability to develop automated workflows and processes; programming skills including Python, batch scripting, and command-line automation.
• Effective time management, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and partners.
• Team-oriented and inclusive mindset.

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