Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

Pay Grade: 618

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC - 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to perform complex hydrologic, modeling, and water resources engineering studies for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by conducting computer modeling of water resources applications; analyzing hydrologic engineering studies; and providing engineering oversight. Other responsibilities include managing various projects as part of a team; directing reservoir and flood operations; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum eight years' experience
• Registered Professional Engineer's License
• Preferred: Project Management Professional Certification and Certified Floodplain Manager

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) - A postgraduate Master of Science degree is awarded by universities for successful completion of studies related to technology, engineering, hydrology, statistics, environmental science, natural resource management, healthcare, and social sciences, in addition to the traditional sciences.

Key Competencies

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Applying reasoning and analytical abilities to accomplish work objectives; emphasizing logic and data when assessing situations and identifying possible courses of action and/or opportunities.
• Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided...
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Setting objectives which are specific and clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targeted...
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...
• Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change.
• Identifying and evaluating unique ways to improve the organization (cost reductions, use of resources, policies/procedures, products); generating useful new ideas, approaches or techniques.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $92,959.30 to $120,847.09 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

POSTING DATE: October 9, 2024 Open until filled.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply