Senior Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Location

Reston, VA | United States

Job description

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.

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

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

• Right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to complete and pre-employment drug screen and background check
  
   

Additional Qualifications

• Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related field with coursework and research work specializing in hydraulics or hydrologic engineering and 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Working experience as an originator and reviewer of technical calculations and study reports in support of engineering development from front end engineering design to final design for large industrial facilities and public infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in hydraulic design of pipeline systems including steady state and hydraulic transient analyses, and specifications of pumps, valves and piping.
• Working experience in rainfall-runoff analysis and modeling, storm water management and drainage system design and open-channel flow design.
• Proficient in the use of H&H analysis software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, FATHOM and PIPENET, or their equivalent.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, computer graphics, and other appropriate computer applications to facilitate the compilation and analysis of data collection activities.
• Proficient with coding in Fortran, Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB or C++.
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as calculations, engineering study reports, drawings, equipment data sheets and specifications.
• Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
• Ability to coordinate and resolve design issues with team members of H&H and other engineering disciplines, construction, and clients.
• Working experience supporting nuclear power projects and LNG projects.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills .
• Proficient in data processing, statistical analysis and geospatial analysis.

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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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