Water Resources Engineer

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer to join our team remotely.

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

Manage hydrologic and hydraulic modeling assignments for bridge and culvert design, no rise analyses, scour analyses, fish passage and stream design, log stability analyses, agency coordination and permitting. Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures to address surface water processes, stormwater management, and flood risk analysis. Contribute specialized expertise in watershed-scale and site-scale modeling to support infrastructure evaluation, regulatory compliance, and resilient design solutions.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Serve as a technical specialist, performing, overseeing and sometimes leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic modeling and analyses in collaboration with scientists, engineers, landscape architects and other specialists on fish passage and stream restoration projects.

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters, with flexibility for independent execution of complex modeling tasks.

• Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution

• Review and provide quality assurance for modeling work and technical deliverables produced by staff.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

• Support marketing and business development efforts by showcasing modeling and water resources capabilities to new and existing clients.

• Collaborate with senior engineers, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on technical issues related to hydrology and hydraulics.

Do the Work

• Develop engineering design including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for fish passage, stream restoration and a variety of water resources projects.

• Perform Hydrology & Hydraulics modeling including 1D/2D hydraulic models to inform planning and design of stream restoration, fish passage restoration at culverts and bridges, and stormwater management.

• Develop and preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including visualization of data.

• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on plans, calculations and other technical deliverables.

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver full-service project planning, design, permitting, and construction oversight.

• Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.

• Apply advanced and diversified knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles across a wide range of project types.

• Demonstrated experience working within regulatory processes, including meeting federal, state, and local permitting requirements for projects in and around regulated waterways and wetlands.

• Integrate GIS and scripting tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) with hydrologic/hydraulic models for terrain processing, land cover classification, and spatial data analysis.

• Work on all project phases from planning through design, permitting and construction with our multidisciplinary team.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.

• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Outstanding client management skills.

• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

• Ability to be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development skills.

• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• A proven track record of innovation, leadership and creativity.

• Strong project management and communication skills.

• Proven marketing and business development skills.

• Ability to collaborate and team well across offices and be able to facilitate agreements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.

• High motivation, strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering quality, defensible results.

• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and priorities.

• Commitment to fostering client trust and enhancing the company's reputation for technical excellence.

• Dedication to professional growth and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering, or major emphasis in riverine hydrology and hydraulics, stream restoration and fish passage design.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience applying 1D and 2D hydrologic/hydraulic models to complex watershed and site-scale projects.

• Experience in 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS. Experience with the development of stream simulation for fish passage, sediment analysis and sizing, streambank stabilization design (bioengineering and hard armoring), scour analyses, stormwater management plans, and soil erosion and sediment control plans.

• Familiarity with statistical hydrology, including Bulletin 17C, NOAA Atlas 14, and regional regression approaches.

• Experience preparing technical reports and compliance documentation for local, state, and federal agencies for projects in and around regulated waterways and wetlands.

• Experience with the development of technical specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

• Strong written and oral communication skills and good internal review processes

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range is $96,000-$149,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

• Primarily an indoor professional office environment with occasional outdoor work requiring exposure to weather and job-site conditions.

• Ability to move around office and construction environments, including walking, bending, climbing, and wearing appropriate PPE.

• Frequent use of office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.

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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.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here ( . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here ( .

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Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: