Water Resources Engineer - Hydraulic Modeling&Design

We are a nationally recognized leader in engineering and environmental consulting, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainable solutions. Our team tackles the most pressing water-related issues facing communities today.

Key Responsibilities

- Spearhead the development and execution of sophisticated hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) models for complex riverine systems, urban drainage networks, and coastal areas using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, and SWMM.

- Conduct detailed floodplain and floodway analyses, generating high-quality mapping deliverables that comply with FEMA standards and support local, state, and federal regulatory programs.

- Design robust and resilient flood control infrastructure—including levees, dams, channels, and detention/retention basins—from conceptual planning and feasibility studies through to final design specifications and construction documents.

- Lead the creation of comprehensive stormwater master plans for municipalities and private developments, strategically incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure principles to enhance water quality and reduce runoff.

- Perform in-depth watershed analyses and water quality modeling to assess environmental impacts and develop data-driven strategies for watershed protection, restoration, and TMDL compliance.

- Manage the planning and design of critical water supply, transmission, and distribution systems; this includes performing detailed hydraulic analyses with tools like WaterGEMS or EPANET to ensure system reliability, efficiency, and fire flow capacity.

- Prepare exceptional technical reports, memorandums, and compelling presentations to clearly communicate complex engineering analyses and findings to a diverse audience of clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

- Ensure all project elements rigorously adhere to relevant regulations, particularly the Clean Water Act, and skillfully navigate the permitting process with federal (USACE), state, and local entities.

- Analyze the potential impacts of climate change on water resources—such as altered precipitation patterns and sea-level rise—and integrate forward-thinking resilience and adaptation strategies into all aspects of project planning and design.

- Collaborate seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical engineers, structural designers, environmental scientists, and planners) to deliver integrated, cost-effective, and holistic project solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or a closely related environmental engineering field is required.

- A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive, professional experience focused specifically on water resources engineering projects within the A/E consulting, government, or utility sectors.

- An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, or the clear ability to obtain one via comity within six months of employment.

- Demonstrated mastery of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, particularly HEC-RAS (including 2D modeling capabilities), HEC-HMS, and SWMM.

- High proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS / ArcPro) for complex spatial analysis, hydrologic parameterization, data management, and professional map production is essential.

- Strong experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for the detailed design and drafting of water resources infrastructure.

- A robust theoretical and practical foundation in open-channel hydraulics, engineering hydrology, fluid mechanics, and statistical analysis.

- Verifiable experience with water resources regulations, especially FEMA floodplain management criteria and permitting under the Clean Water Act.