Water Resource Engineer

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess 5+ years of experience in municipal, consulting, or related fields.
• Background in hydrology and hydraulics, including open-channel flow, pipelines, and flood mitigation.
• Proficiency in modeling, design, and construction of underground utility systems, weirs, and pumps, or ability to analyze modeling results.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with various stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, Resort stakeholders, and management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in creating and updating features in GIS (Esri ArcGIS).
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, InfoWater, or similar modeling software.

Required Education:

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Available full time (40 hours/week).
• Review and investigate historic drawings, documentation, on-site, and internal knowledge to confirm and optimize the construction and operation of waterway systems.
• Conduct fieldwork to investigate and assess utilities infrastructure and gather relevant data.
• Provide engineering and technical direction to consultants for the preparation of civil studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Review hydrologic and hydraulic engineering studies as the Owner's Representative and provide recommendations for future projects.
• Develop concept designs and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Review contract documents and calculations for lift stations, weir systems, and pipelines.
• Develop equipment and construction specifications.
• Attend, participate in, and problem-solve during site visits from concept through construction.
• Independently review calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure projects adhere to applicable codes and standards, focusing on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly, coordinating design with other disciplines.
• Provide guidance and concise decision matrices to support executive decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.
• Liaise with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation are coordinated and compliant with external requirements.
• Occasionally perform as Engineer of Record, including signing and sealing construction documents as needed.