Water Resources Senior Engineer

LaBella Associates is looking for a Water Resources Senior Engineer to join our growing Southeast Region Civil Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. The individual must be technically experienced and have a proven background of management and leadership in team environments in the evaluation, analysis, design and construction of small- to large-scale stormwater projects primarily for municipal/public clients. The ideal candidate will need to be highly energetic, self-motivated, and eager to advance their talents in a collaborative team environment.

Duties:

• Exercise initiative, judgment, and decisiveness as appropriate and as required in areas of responsibility.

• Project and task level management including leading and directing staff for all phases and types of water resource projects.
• Lead and conduct hydrology and hydraulic analysis and evaluations of open channel and storm drainage systems, stream restoration and enhancement, watershed analysis, and flood studies.
• Lead and develop alternative designs for storm drainage systems including channels, pipe systems, culverts, and bridges.
• Lead and develop storm water management, water quality, erosion control plans, and permitting applications.
• Lead utility coordination and/or utility relocation design in support of water resources projects.
• Lead and prepare technical reports and memorandums, and exhibits.
• Lead and prepare design contract documents: construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, and estimates.
• Review all engineering analysis and construction documents for quality assurance and control and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead meetings with design team, stakeholders and clients
• Coordination with other disciplines and internal Project Managers
• Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits and project proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or Environmental Engineering
• NC PE registration required
• 6 to 10+ years of experience related to stormwater, site civil, or transportation related projects providing hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, StormCAD, HY8, and other stormwater programs is essential but not required.
• Familiar and proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, GIS, and other engineering software to assist in planning, design, and plan production
• Experience in performing construction administration management/inspections for stormwater and water resources restoration related projects is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Local candidates preferred

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events