Description: eDesign Dynamics (EDD) is seeking a full-time Junior Civil/Water Resources Engineer with 0-5 years of experience to join our small and innovative firm. Individuals with formal training in other related branches of engineering are also welcome to apply. The selected candidate will be based out of our New York, NY office and should live within commuting distance of our office. The position may involve engineering design, hydrologic/hydraulic/coastal/groundwater modeling, CAD drafting, field work, and data analysis in the fields of stormwater, wastewater, water supply, ecological restoration, coastal resilience, and related fields.
The ideal candidate will be technically savvy and capable of taking ownership of a project so that it is completed within strict deadlines and budgets. The successful applicant will be able to perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations and be capable of representing design concepts in AutoCAD. Familiarity and/or experience using hydrologic/hydraulic models such as InfoWorks, SWMM/PC-SWMM, and HEC-RAS and basic data analysis skills in platforms such as R or Python are a plus. Experience in GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rhino or other graphic design software is desired but not required. Applicants should be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Excellent analytical, verbal, and writing skills are a must. BS in engineering, with coursework in hydrology, hydraulics, open-channel flow is required. MS and/or consulting experience in the NYC area are a plus.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Perform modeling, calculations, and analyses relating to watershed hydrology and urban stormwater volumes and flow rates
- Perform CAD drafting of plans and details – familiarity with the production of construction drawings required
- Develop technical memos and reports – clear, concise, and grammatically-correct writing skills are a must
- Understanding of sustainable urban design and green infrastructure principles, knowledge of ecological concepts within the local and regional context of New York City preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office required; knowledge of AutoCAD required
Preferred:
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, InfoWorks, PC-SWMM, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, R, Python, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Geotechnical field work experience
- Experience with installation, calibration, troubleshooting, of environmental monitoring equipment such as pressure transducers, soil moisture sensors, and hydrologic/hydraulic control structures such as flumes, wells, piezometers highly desired.
- Ability to develop marketing materials and create graphic renderings and diagrams
Work Setting: Hybrid (NYC-based)
About the Company:EDD is a NYC-area water resources engineering and ecological restoration consulting firm. We distinguish ourselves by emphasizing sustainable, innovative solutions in solving conventional engineering problems. Most of EDD’s projects are in the fields of green infrastructure design and construction management (regional planning, site-scale design, construction oversight), sustainable water systems design (rainwater harvesting and reuse systems), ecological restoration (most work involving restoration of tidal wetlands),water resources modeling (hydrology, groundwater, water quality, and hydraulics), and habitat restoration assessment and design. We have extensive experience working on urban ecological restoration projects, frequently combining habitat improvements with stormwater management.
EDD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, HIV status, marital status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual offenses, or military status in any of its activities or operations.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $88,000 per year
Compensation will depend upon the capabilities of the applicant. We will interview on a rolling basis. Submitting materials within two weeks of the posting date of the job notification is strongly encouraged.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email resumes and cover letters to Eric Rothstein at eDesign Dynamics: erothstein@edesigndynamics.com. Your email and cover letter should reference a minimum of two items on our website. Cover letters and resumes should be attached in PDF format.
The ability to follow instructions and provide concise, clear, professional, and error-free materials is important to us as it is an indication of how the successful applicant will correspond with our clients. Do not apply through other websites, email Eric Rothstein directly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10001 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001
