Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it mentions 'Our client' and describes the role in relation to the client rather than the company Cogent Analytics directly.
Job overview
The Water Resources Engineer role involves leading water resources and dam-related projects, managing project delivery, mentoring staff, and contributing to business development and strategic growth in the water resources market.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, coordinate with clients and agencies, provide technical leadership in hydrology and hydraulics, maintain client relationships, lead business development efforts, and mentor junior staff.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Texas P.E. licensure or ability to obtain it, 5-8 years of relevant experience, proficiency in engineering design and modeling software, project management skills, and strong communication and client relationship abilities.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff, lead project teams, and contribute to strategic growth and business development, supporting professional growth within the company.
Job location and travel
The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, with local travel for site visits and client meetings required, and involves working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Unique job features
The job includes unique responsibilities such as managing dam-related projects, providing technical leadership in specialized water resources disciplines, and engaging in business development and client relationship management.
Company overview
Cogent Analytics is a business management consulting firm that specializes in providing small to mid-sized businesses with strategic planning, operational efficiency, and financial management solutions. They generate revenue through consulting fees, offering services such as business analysis, project management, and growth strategy development. Founded in 2014, the company has a history of helping clients improve profitability and operational performance by leveraging data-driven insights and personalized consulting approaches. Their commitment to client success and sustainable growth has positioned them as a trusted advisor in the business consulting industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your project management experience specifically in water resources and dam-related projects, highlighting your ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Showcase technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, dam safety, and flood risk analysis, including proficiency with engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, and related modeling tools mentioned in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Cogent Analytics' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet the company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) requirements.
Connect with professionals in Cogent Analytics’ water resources division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like referencing recent projects they’ve led, industry events Cogent Analytics participated in, or asking about their experience managing dam-related initiatives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'project management,' 'water resources,' 'dam safety,' 'AutoCAD Civil 3D,' 'HEC-RAS,' and 'client relationship management' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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