Research Engineer - Iris

Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with 1-4 years of experience and/or an advanced degree in engineering, water resources, or related area.

• Preference given to candidates with an Engineer-in-Training certification and the ability to pursue Professional Engineer licensure.

• Preference given to candidates who have experience with stream major drainageway and stormwater facility engineering design as well as CAD/Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, preferably 1D and 2D), hydrologic modeling (HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM).

• Preference given to candidates with knowledge and experience working in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments.

Position Summary

The College of Engineering is seeking multiple Limited-Term Research Engineers to work on projects supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Engineering with Nature Initiative and other sponsors of funded research in natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

This is a 12-month staff position and will be under the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM). The successful incumbent will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Georgia who are engaged in collaborations between IRIS and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), other universities, and private sector partners.

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the continuation of funding.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

Standard for a typical office/lab environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No Is this a Position of Trust?

No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide engineering design support for external practitioner partnerships focused on natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions, including opportunities for Engineering With Nature projects inside southeastern U.S. military installations and across adjacent communities.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct research, development, and outreach focused on natural infrastructure systems, including technology transfer of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling innovations.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in innovative natural infrastructure engineering design teams for external practitioner partnerships focused on natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions, including opportunities for Engineering With Nature projects inside southeastern U.S. military installations and across adjacent communities.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Co-author journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written and produced products.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs and technical leads regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kathryn Tiller Recruitment Contact Email katiller@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-8839

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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