Watershed Systems Coordinator (Water Resources Engineer)

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to serve as our Watershed Systems Coordinator. Bring your valuable experience and help us protect and improve the water quality of the Mississippi River!

About the position

The Watershed Systems Coordinator manages MWMO’s watershed-wide hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality models and associated databases, performs analyses using the modeling results, and assists with project targeting and assessing potential opportunities consistent with the MWMO Watershed Management Plan. The coordinator will review analyses performed by others for technical soundness and provide support to project managers and planners throughout the entire continuum of stormwater and ecosystem improvement projects, including watershed planning and prioritization, feasibility studies, design, construction, and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the internal digital organization and maintenance of large models and GIS data (XPSWMM, PCSWMM, P8, MIDS, ArcPro).
• Develop and administer a program to keep models up to date with new developments and redevelopments in the watershed, coordinating with member cities and engineering consultants.
• Prepare ArcGIS desktop (geographic information system) analyses, including using district-wide modeling results to assist with strategic planning and the determination of when and where to conduct feasibility studies with engineering consultants that could lead to cost-effective stormwater improvement projects of hiring
• Develop and manage datasets and maps within ArcGIS to support planning and implementation activities.
• Review hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) analyses and water quality calculations submitted by grant applicants, consultants, and partners.
• Coordinate with consultants on watershed-wide model conversion effort from XPSWMM to PCSWMM.
• Review and advise on modeling methodologies; planning and feasibility study results; and project designs.
• Provide technical assistance to MWMO planners and project managers: including construction observation, drafting scopes, contracts, and paying invoices.
• Prepare working maps, viewers, or figures using software such as ArcPro and Powerpoint for internal strategic initiatives and presentations.
• Coordinate with MWMO monitoring and planning staff, as well as consultants, on model calibration efforts.
• Review construction plan sets and engineering drawings.
• Participate as a member of staff teams across all areas of the organization. Model team behavior, i.e. work cooperatively and collaboratively; contribute ideas; provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner; deliver work products on time; and support others’ work products.
• Ensure project coordination and communications internally with MWMO staff.
• Ensure individual areas of expertise and related skills are developed, maintained, and demonstrated through approved continuing education, special assignments, research, and self-directed study.
• Develop annual position-specific work plan in consultation with the supervisor to ensure understanding and agreement on position responsibilities and expectations. Contribute to other annual work planning processes that impact the organization as a whole.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties such as answering telephones, providing office support, etc., as required. Keep office space in a clean and publicly presentable condition.
• Perform projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Accountabilities for Collaborative and Team Participation

• Orient new employees to organizational programs and team concepts.
• Conduct portions of training for new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, water resources engineering, or watershed science, with an understanding of and experience using hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality models, the design and construction of stormwater management projects and practices, project/budget management, field inspection, and using GIS tools to assess land use, land cover, and environmental conditions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, water resources engineering, biosystems engineering, watershed science, or related field.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Ability to analyze technical reports.
• Familiarity with green stormwater infrastructure such as riparian vegetative buffer zones, rain gardens, and rainwater harvesting systems
• Experience coordinating meetings and events
• Ability to work effectively with considerable independence, yet also within a highly collaborative environment
• Confidence leading and speaking in front of groups
• Knack for communicating scientific concepts to a general audience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• High interest and initiative to advance the mission of the organization in creative, meaningful and tangible ways.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc., who have a working knowledge and understanding of geographic information systems (GIS), hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality modeling, and their use in watershed planning

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License
• Work completed towards a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E a plus, but not required)

Compensation

The starting salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 annually, with a flexible schedule of 40 hours of work per week and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Benefits offered include: PTO, ESST, health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, PERA pension, Deferred Comp, and EAP

Selection Process
Interview Location: MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55118 (map and directions)
Anticipated Start Date: Negotiable