Professional Engineer - Water Resources

Professional Engineer – Water Resources

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Engineer for Water Resources, you will be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Department: Community Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Workplace type: Onsite

Core Responsibilities for the Role:

• Design and analysis of waterline, pumping and storage facilities and sewer collection systems
• Hydraulics and Hydrology experience is desirable
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of water resources projects
• System modeling and evaluation
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Support other project managers in delivering high quality design projects and developing new projects with clients

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Experience and relationships with municipalities, water agencies, tribes and flood control agencies are highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD or other water system modeling, 2D Modeling, and other applicable software
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, Flow2d, etc.
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Minimum 2-4 years of water system, sewer collection or hydraulics design experience
• Experience in managing technical staff and project teams is desirable
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently

Why Would a Candidate Want This Job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

About Horrocks

Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities. Apply Now

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Stage 2: Initial Screening

Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired

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