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Intermediate H&H/Water Resources Engineer

Company Description

At W.F. Baird (Baird), we design and deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for ports, marine terminals, shoreline protection, hydraulic structures, coastal ecosystem restoration, and more. With 40+ years of experience and offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities for growth and ownership.

Job Description

Are you ready to design the next generation of hydraulic infrastructure and lead river restoration projects that make a lasting impact on communities and ecosystems as a Hydrology & Hydraulics / Water Resources Engineer at Baird?

Baird is seeking an engineer with a solid foundation in civil engineering hydrology & hydraulics with experience in river and watershed engineering to join our growing international team. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across a range of complex environments and collaborate with an established group of professionals in a company recognized for technical excellence and innovation.

You will be responsible for designing hydraulic infrastructure and river restoration projects. You are familiar with the latest professional standards for hydraulic & hydrologic engineering and have experience developing numerical hydrologic and hydraulic models, including setup, calibration, and validation procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Numerical modeling for river and watershed projects world-wide
  • Managing project delivery from conception through completion
  • Mentoring and providing technical oversight of junior-level scientists and engineers
  • Participating in proposal preparation and interviews, as necessary
  • Working with diverse disciplines across different offices and time zones
  • Working collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects including flood risk mitigation, field data collection, climate change impacts, sedimentation and contaminated sediment transport, flood protection and navigation structures design, flood risk mapping and resiliency, and renewable energy projects

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • B.S. or M.Eng. in civil, hydraulic, or water resources engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in hydrology and hydraulics
  • A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering codes, standards, and modeling techniques, including rain-on-grid modeling
  • A well-rounded background in flood risk reduction, climate resiliency, and complex engineering project delivery
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across diverse teams
  • Proven project management and organizational abilities, including experience leading multidisciplinary efforts
  • A flexible, adaptable approach to working in dynamic project environments
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Bonus if you have

  • Experience with reservoirs, dams, hydropower infrastructure, and sediment transport, climate change effects and resiliency initiatives.

Additional Information

Why Join Baird?

  • Work on high-impact, international projects that shape coastlines and communities.

  • Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and ownership.

  • Be part of a company that’s 100% employee-owned and driven by innovation, quality, and results.

We’ll Meet You Where You’re At

We understand that talent isn’t limited by geography.

Proximity to one of our offices in the United States (Madison, New York, Kalamazoo, Boca Raton, Baton Rouge, or Houston) is preferred. If not, a demonstrated ability to work remotely along with willingness to travel more frequently may be acceptable.

Let’s find an arrangement that works for you!

Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S., without requiring sponsorship to be considered.

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Established in 1981, W.F. Baird & Associates Ltd. offers engineering services. The company provides services including designing, construction, vessel navigation, drinking water risk assessment, geophysical investigations, and coastal planning.

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