Civil Engineer / Programmer (Water Resources Engineering, GIS) - Junior to Mid-Level

Wood Plc is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Civil Engineer/Programmer with a background in water resources engineering, GIS, or environmental science. The role involves programming, developing software libraries, and building GIS-centric web applications to assist clients in addressing environmental challenges. Candidates should have 2+ years of Python experience and familiarity with GIS tools. Opportunities for growth within the company are available. The position is remote with a focus on the US East Region.
Overview / Responsibilities

Wood's Water Tech team is seeking a skilled programmer with a civil engineering, environmental, or GIS background for a variety of projects in the water resources domain. Write code to help federal, state, and local clients tackle real-world environment & infrastructure issues like climate change resiliency and flood risk.



Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop core software libraries and key applications used by civil engineers and GIS analysts. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to build applications and workflows. Build and deploy GIS-centric web applications to cloud environments. Document software libraries and end-user products. Test applications and implement bug fixes. Analyze GIS data, create visualizations, and prepare technical memos and reports.Growth Possibilities:

Wood is a large global company, so there are lots of opportunities to grow and expand across different areas of the business. The company is seeking to expand its capabilities at the intersection of civil infrastructure and technology.

Skills / QualificationsRequired:

Background in civil engineering, environmental science, GIS, or related field. 2+ years Python programming experience, incl. experience with the Python data science ecosystem (Jupyter, Anaconda, NumPy, Pandas, Xarray, Dask, etc.) Experience with major open-source GIS libraries and tools (GDAL/OGR, Rasterio, Shapely, Fiona). Familiarity with common desktop GIS environments (QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPy). Excellent technical writing and communication skills. Self-starter with a strong desire to continuously learn new technologies and techniques. Must pass drug test, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred:

S. or Ph.D. in civil engineering, environmental science, GIS, or related field. Background in water resources engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics, esp. modeling experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, etc. 2D hydraulics modeling experience a plus. Additional software development experience, e.g.: Experience developing web applications or APIs with Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar) Relational database experience esp. PostgreSQL, PostGIS Experience with frontend web development (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.) Experience with web mapping libraries (Leaflet, MapboxGL, Maplibre, etc.) Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Location: Chantilly, Virginia; Bluebell, Pennsylvania; Remote with a focus on the US East Region

Company OverviewWood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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