Water Resources Engineer

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a Water Resources engineer. The Engineer will work with Ulteig project teams and our clients to perform various engineering design and hydraulic modeling techniques on local, regional, and national water resources projects. This engineer may also be responsible for helping mentor younger staff and for fostering strong relationships with our client.

**Please note that resumes must be submitted in English for the application to be considered**

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead developing hydrologic and hydraulic

• Lead and develop design calculations and hydrologic models for various meteorological events on watersheds enveloping large development projects such as wind and solar farms

• Assess hydraulic performance and scour potential at bridges; developing 1D/2D hydraulic models to assess project impacts to floodplains along with dam and levee design and breach, fish passage; urban stormwater BMP design; and writing draft technical reports to document design calculations.

• Lead and develop design calculations for transportation hydraulic structures, stormwater management facilities, and irrigation systems; developing water quality assessments and models; and developing flood control, river design, stream grade control structures, and stream channel restoration/rehabilitation.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required

• Minimum of 5 years of relative engineering experience is preferred

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and software such as HEC-2D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC –GeoRAS, ArcGIS, SMS, SRH-2D, XP-SWMM, InfoWorks, CORMIX, FLOW-2D.

• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) and AutoCAD preferred

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

• Must have authorization to work legally in Costa Rica for any employer.

As you consider applying for a position, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths.  

What You Can Expect from Ulteig 

Ulteig, and its affiliated companies, is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally. 

We offer our team members: 

• Flexible Workplace 

• Competitive Pay 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package 

• Collaborative Environment 

• Innovative Culture 

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig, and its affiliated companies, connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.  

At Ulteig, and its affiliated companies, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.  

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!  

Ulteig, and its affiliated companies, is a Drug Free Workplace

 ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig, nor any of its affiliated companies, will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.