Environmental Engineer 1

Johnson Service Group

Birmingham, AL

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Birmingham, AL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a degreed Environmental Engineer to fill a contract position in Birmingham, Alabama. The schedule is hybrid with 3 days in office, 2 days remote and 1-2 weekends per month.

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

The position will be located in Birmingham, Alabama.
The position is part of a team that works remotely beyond regular business hours and during weekends to support real-time systems.
The position will be hybrid, combining both office-based and remote work.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position will fill a water resources engineer in the client's hydro organization.
The client owns and operates hydro generating plants across several watersheds.
Reservoir management is responsible for the implementation of the overall water control plan of these watersheds which includes operational forecasting, flood control, and drought management.
Reservoir operations uses software systems and data from many sources to implement the water control plan: hydrologic equipment and instrumentation, weather forecasts, and historical operational information.
A remote network of real-time instrumentation is also maintained by reservoir management personnel and contractors including rain, stage and temperature sensors.
Reservoir management also provides watershed modeling using river analysis software.
To facilitate these functions, computer systems and a software suite referred to as HOMS (Hydro Optimization Management System) are also operated and maintained by reservoir management.
This position will support the hydro reservoir management team with these activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Water resource management which includes hydro operations forecasting, flood control, and drought management
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Watershed modeling
Support of the gaging systems and equipment
Computer system management
Programming to support software developed and maintained by reservoir management
Computer model development and configuration

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering is Required

Experience:
A basic understanding of:

Water resource management
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Watershed modeling
Fluid mechanics
Computer model development and configuration
Programming and scripting languages

Familiar with:

Gaging systems and equipment
Data collection and dissemination

Additional Skills & Abilities:

Results oriented
Supports work outside of a traditional work schedule, for example during flood control operations forecasts are developed and updated during a rain event
Presents technical information clearly
Builds relationships across departments and support organizations within the hydro industry
Fosters collaboration and teamwork
Embraces new ideas and continuous learning
Values a diverse and inclusive work team

Behavioral Attributes:

Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset and take personal responsibility to complete all assignments and to resolve all issues.
Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with peers and across organizational lines and to succeed in a team-oriented environment.
Time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
Exhibits strong problem solving, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650

About the Company

Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1984

WEBSITE

https://www.jsginc.com/

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