Stormwater and Floodland Management Planning Engineer

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), the regional planning agency for the seven county greater Milwaukee area, has an immediate opening for a civil engineer with an interest in stormwater and floodland management analysis and planning. The Commission is a leader in the application of sophisticated, state-of-the art approaches to the solution of water resources problems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer interested in working on a team utilizing cutting edge geographic information system and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques.

Responsibilities include the preparation of flood hazard maps and systems level plans, including computer modeling of hydrologic and hydraulic processes, and the provision of assistance to local units of government in the areas of stormwater and floodland management.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in hydrology and hydraulics, and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing are required for the position.  Experience with water resources-related computer modeling and software and geographic information systems is desirable. Residency in the seven-county Region within six months of the date of hire is required.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by January 31, 2012 to: 

Ms. Elizabeth Larsen
Business Manager
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
PO Box 1607 Waukesha, WI 53187-1607
Phone: (262) 547-6721
Fax: (262) 547-1103
Email: elarsen@sewrpc.org