Description:
Engineers in the Water Resources Division are responsible for leading the following efforts. Multi-disciplinary skillsets are needed to be successful, combining strong communication and collaboration skills with technical expertise and knowledge application of water-related engineering, hydrology, and regulatory concepts:
- Water Supply and Infrastructure Optimization: developing feasibility studies and alternatives analysis for projects to optimize existing infrastructure and develop new water supplies; and
- Flood and Drainage Management: identifying current and projected drainage and flood issues and developing strategic, science-based solutions to mitigate risks under various future hydrologic scenarios; and
- Initial Implementation: leading or supporting development of cooperative agreements, governance structures, and funding mechanisms to implement identified water supply and flood management strategies; and
- Technical Oversight and Consultant Management: developing and managing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for technical consultants; providing strategic direction to consultants and reviewing technical outputs and deliverables; and
- Public Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement: communicate findings/technical information and associated recommendations to facilitate transparent decision-making processes involving elected officials, partner agencies, regulatory and permitting entities, community groups, and members of the public impacted in a way that builds trust and best serves the community.