Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer

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SLR has an excellent opportunity for a talented Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer to join our team in Connecticut or alternatively, based on a range of technical proficiencies and ability to work independently, the successful candidate may be able to work from one of our other Northeast regional office locations.

The successful candidate will work as a senior technical resource on both private and state and / or federally funded public infrastructure and transportation-based projects and oversee the design of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulic projects.

Engaged in multiple concurrent assignments, the senior hydraulic engineer will oversee all aspects of technical work; will assist staff, including mentoring and training;

assist with client management; and will support project managers with coordinating schedules and deliverables and may assist branch offices, coordinating technical aspects of transportation design projects throughout the Northeast.

SLR offers a full integration of specialty practices in civil / structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, community planning, landscape architecture, water and wastewater engineering, environmental assessment and remediation, and construction administration to bring projects from the planning level through construction.

In this position, your former experience and accruing expertise will be fundamental to the team and will advance your opportunities for growth and success.

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for 30 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 3000 people delivering client solutions across six regions.

In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 35 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities.

SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, meteorologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.

We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors : Energy, Mining & Minerals, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

Applicants may obtain a copy of SLR’s Dissemination policy upon request and are eligible to use the resolution process contained therein.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

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Job Description Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working on a wide range of transportation-related projects, including municipal and state or federally funded projects
• Demonstrated experience in design of storm drainage systems
• Demonstrated experience in hydrologic and hydraulic studies and scour analyses
• Project or related task management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of bridge projects and interaction between roads and rivers
• Professional Engineer licensure required
• Working knowledge of HEC-RAS modeling software required
• Working knowledge of application of FHWA bridge scour and stream stability guidelines
• Understanding of AutoCAD and / or MicroStation interfaces

Personal Attributes and Traits

• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized, and able to effectively manage time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable in developing work scopes and fee estimates

Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource to project managers
• Oversee all aspects of technical work, including the design of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulic projects
• Serve as a mentor to help develop and train staff
• Assist with client management

Compensation Range :

The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $100, to $120, Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.