Water Resources Sr. Project Engineer
We are seeking a Water Resources Sr. Project Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex water resources projects. This role will support public and private sector clients across flood risk management, stormwater, drainage, watershed planning, water infrastructure, and related civil engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from initial studies and permitting through detailed design, construction support, and closeout.
Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary projects, developing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and technical approaches, and coordinating project teams, subconsultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and clients. You will prepare and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, floodplain assessments, stormwater management plans, water control structure designs, technical reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications. The role will also involve interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations; assessing project risks; mentoring junior engineers; contributing to proposals and business development; and presenting technical findings to clients and stakeholders. Experience with modelling and design tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, GIS platforms, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable software is highly desirable.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, water resources, or a related engineering discipline and have significant professional experience delivering water resources projects. Professional Engineer registration, or the ability to obtain registration within an appropriate timeframe, is required. Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater systems, floodplain management, and civil design standards is expected. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, sound technical judgment, effective project management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables. Occasional travel and site visits may be required.
Water Resources Sr. Project Engineer
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