Job Description

Dewberry currently has an opening for a full-time Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer in our Rancho Cordova, CA office and is soliciting resumes for consideration. The ideal candidate should have experience with AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D) and have an interest in stormwater management, floodplain management and water/wastewater planning/design/construction. Most importantly, the candidate should have a strong desire to learn and ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with various tasks associated with stormwater management, floodplain management and water/wastewater facilities project development and design
• Hydrologic modeling including data prep and analysis of inputs, basin delineations, basin hydrology, and routing using GIS based programs, when appropriate
• Hydraulic modeling including geometry analysis and modifications through CAD and/or GIS based programs, hydraulic analysis of a variety of situations, and result analysis and documentation
• Various water resource engineering calculations for analysis and ultimately sizing of infrastructure
• Plan production of capital improvement projects of various sizes using CAD based programs
• Prepare technical specifications
• Report writing of various requirements (including but not limited to drainage reports, erosion control reports, master plan studies, CLOMR/LOMR, and other various memorandums necessary)
• Compile and draft exhibits for technical memoranda
• Maintain project files and databases
• Ability to research and interpret design standards and apply to specific projects
• Perform field work whenever required

Required Skills & Required Experience

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering (or related Engineering field), emphasis in stormwater conveyance or water resources is preferred
• 0-3 years related experience
• Possession of EIT certificate preferred
• Knowledge/experience/class work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and hydraulic computer models such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and Infoworks ICM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and Proficiency in MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced professional environment
• Strong desire to learn
• Valid driving license required

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $82,333 -$84,833 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.