Senior Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Requisition ID: 275155 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

 

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Position Summary

This position will support engineering design and studies in the hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) areas for projects executed by all Global Business Units (GBUs) in Bechtel.  H&H is a subdiscipline of the Geotechnical & Hydraulic Engineering Services (G&HES) group. Primary work duties include performing a wide range of H&H analyses and modeling studies in support of engineering designs and permit applications, preparing and reviewing technical calculations, reports, specifications and design criteria, and dispositioning vendor submittals.  Academic background and working experience in hydraulic transient analyses of pipeline systems, 2-dimensional flood modeling, stormwater management and site drainage design are essential to this position. Other work scope includes design of hydraulic structures such as pump intakes, discharge outfalls, spillways, energy dissipators; surface water hydrologic assessment such as precipitation and rainfall-runoff modeling; and open channel hydraulic analyses.  The position requires the ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment in problem definition, early risk identification, evaluation and adaptation of engineering principles and techniques. Responsibilities also include the coordination of work tasks with technical specialists in the G&HES group, and with project teams and staff from various functions and engineering disciplines. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the embrace of Bechtel’s diversity & inclusion, leadership, quality, and safety values are required.

 

The position will be based in Reston, VA. The successful candidate will report to and receive technical and administrative oversights from the H&H Subdiscipline Manager.

 

Work may require short-term travel to project sites in the U. S. and overseas.

 

Responsibilities

• Originate and review H&H deliverables including engineering calculations, licensing and permitting documents, study reports and technical specifications.
• Specify, collect, review, and interpret H&H data required to support design and permit applications.
• Review and interpret regulations and permitting requirements relevant to hydraulic design of piping systems, hydrologic assessment in support of site development, and plant operation for different industrial applications.
• Provide field support during execution of H&H field activities as needed.
• Evaluate and develop technical solutions on non-standard H&H design.
• Adhere to schedule and budget for assigned activities.
• Adhere to project execution plan, and quality assurance requirements and engineering procedures and instructions.
• Incorporate relevant best practices and lessons learned in H&H specific design and in general engineering execution.
• Coordinate task assignments with engineers from H&H and other disciplines in consultation with G&HES EGS on projects and H&H Subdiscipline Manager.
• Receive technical and administrative direction from H&H Subdiscipline Manager.
• Participate in technical excellence activities.

 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• M.S. degree in civil engineering or a related field with course work and research work specializing in hydraulics or hydrologic engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
• Right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to complete and pre-employment drug screen and background check
   

Additional Qualifications