Drainage Engineer II - San Diego, CA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Drainage Engineer II to join our team in San Diego, CA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.

At the Operational and Company Level

• May assist senior level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues

Do the Work

• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Complete design work and calculations using computer aided software.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimate
• Assist in training and assigning work to junior engineers and CAD staff

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Self starter with strong marketing/business development skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years' experience in civil engineering, the land development. industry or related industry experience within San Diego County strongly preferred.
• Land development engineering experience and skills; large and small scale grading, drainage and utility BMP design strongly preferred.
• EIT Certification required; PE eligibility preferred.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Excellent organization and addition to detail.
• Experience with computer applications/ design software including Civil 3D in a professional or academic setting.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel preferred.
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• Working knowledge of Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.
• Familiarity with San Diego County Drainage Standards and Stormwater Quality requirements.
• Experience of CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing preferred.
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations and standards.
• Ability to write reports, prepare narratives, development applications, submittal documents and response letters.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects with multiple clients and sub-consultants.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment, occasional squat or kneel.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $85,000 - $100,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.