Hydraulic/Hydrology Engineer/Project Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Location: Phoenix, Arizona | Type: Full-Time, Salaried | Setting: Collaborative & Dynamic
Who We Are
We aren't just building infrastructure; we are safeguarding communities and redesigning the environments where we live, work, and play. Established in 1975, we are a 100% employee-owned, multi-discipline premier engineering and architectural firm with over 20 locations nationwide.
Because we are entirely employee-owned, when the firm wins, you win. We don't just offer a job; we offer a literal stake in the company and a transparent path to professional ownership.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a visionary Hydraulic/Hydrology Engineer & Project Manager to spearhead critical public infrastructure and flood control projects across the Southwest.
If you are a licensed PE who thrives on complex modeling, loves mentoring rising talent, and wants to run profitable, high-impact projects from concept to completion, this is your next definitive career move.
> Technical Arsenal & Core Duties
As a senior member of our team, you'll dive deep into advanced modeling while steering the project ship:
Advanced Modeling: Craft sophisticated 1D and 2D stormwater simulations using HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, and FLO-2D.
Regulatory Command: Mastermind FEMA permitting and navigate complex jurisdictional drainage frameworks.
Design Oversight: Direct the production of high-caliber drainage designs and construction blueprints utilizing AutoCAD, while managing geospatial data via ArcGIS and QGIS.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a technical compass for eager EIT staff, breaking down complex H&H theory into actionable practice.
Field to Boardroom: Conduct site investigations, document crucial findings, and build compelling graphic presentations for key stakeholders.
= Leadership & Execution Goals
Own the Outcome: Lead projects that hit deadlines, stay sharp on budget, and exceed client expectations.
Collaborate Masterfully: Build a culture of camaraderie, working seamlessly with fellow PMs and multi-disciplinary teams.
Drive Innovation: Don't just follow the playbook—routinely propose faster, sharper, and more effective ways to solve engineering challenges.
Keep Score: Review performance metrics, manage project frameworks, and guide proper staffing allocation for peak efficiency.
Credentials: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License (Arizona registration preferred, or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated drainage and stormwater engineering experience (Phoenix-area regional knowledge is a massive plus).
Soft Skills: Top-tier organizational skills, sharp critical thinking, and the clarity to convey complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
Execution: A deep understanding of construction means, methods, and specifications.
We take care of our co-owners. Our comprehensive package includes:
= Wealth Building: Dual retirement tracking with a 401(k) match plus our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
>z Premium Health: Comprehensive Client Client PPO medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus MDLive Telehealth.
Balance: Generous paid vacation/annual leave, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays.
= Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional society fee coverage, and registration reimbursements.
Extra Mile: Commuter benefits, employer-paid short/long-term disability, life insurance, and regular team-building/morale events.
Physical & Legal Realities
Comfortable with prolonged periods at a modern workstation, deep-diving into data.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally during site visits.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship (We are unable to sponsor H1-B or other work visas at this time).
Are you ready to own your career? Apply today and let's build something that lasts.
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