Water Resources Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.

Summary

Sambatek is currently seeking a Project Engineer to work with a team to execute water resources design for transportation and land development projects. As a project engineer, this individual will be responsible for the design and the implementation of hydraulic/hydrologic design, as well as developing and enforcing design best management practices.

If hired as a project engineer, you would display proficiency in the responsibilities outlined below, as well as have the ability to oversee and lead various processes. By joining our team, you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. We have a variety of exciting project wins lately- join our team today!

• Work Location: Hybrid, flexible work arrangements
• Expected Compensation Range: $38-52 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a week

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transportation and land development projects in preliminary design phase and plan development phase
• Measure, calculate, and tabulate quantities for bidding purposes
• Participate in quality review processes
• Perform proficient CAD drafting in MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer
• Design and lead production of subtasks/tasks for a task lead or project manager as part of a collaborative team
• Complete and review water resources calculations, modeling, and reports
• Maintain existing client relationships by providing exceptional service and quality deliverables
• Provide technical and professional mentoring to developing professionals (EITs/Graduate Engineers)
• Work within a collaborative team that promotes and fosters excellent communication, inter-departmental interaction, and respect for all project team members

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• 4-8 years of relevant experience
• Minnesota PE license in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering (or ability to attain within 6 months)
• Proficient in basic elements of hydraulics design and hydrology, preferably with some advanced design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D
• Proficient ability using OpenRoads Designer
• Experience with hydrologic & hydraulic modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM)
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment
• Ability to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Benefit Information

Regular full-time employees will have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
• Starting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needs

Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.