Water Resource Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

Our growing, multi-disciplinary engineering firm is looking for a Water Resources Engineer who wants to take on meaningful projects, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and build a long-term career.

Why This Role Is Different

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will help communities manage stormwater, reduce flood risk, protect waterways, and build more resilient infrastructure.
• Technical Exposure: Work on challenging hydrologic and hydraulic problems across a variety of municipal, commercial, transportation, and land development projects.
• Mentorship & Growth: Collaborate directly with experienced engineers and project leaders while continuing to develop your technical and project management skills.
• Project Variety: No two projects are exactly alike. You'll have exposure to drainage systems, floodplain studies, stormwater management, channels, culverts, detention facilities, and other water resources infrastructure.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Grow from a technical contributor into a project manager, technical specialist, or other leadership role as your experience develops.

What You'll Do

• Design & Analyze: Develop water resources and stormwater designs, including drainage systems, detention/retention facilities, channels, culverts, storm sewers, and other related infrastructure.
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling: Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard modeling tools and methodologies.
• Technical Excellence: Prepare engineering calculations, drainage studies, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Floodplain & Watershed Analysis: Support watershed studies, floodplain analysis, flood mitigation projects, and other water resources evaluations.
• Permitting & Compliance: Assist with local, state, and federal permitting requirements and coordinate with regulatory agencies when needed.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with civil engineers, environmental professionals, surveyors, planners, designers, project managers, and clients.
• Project Ownership (Level-Dependent): Take increasing responsibility for project schedules, budgets, deliverables, client communication, and technical direction as your experience grows.

Who You Are

• Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Credentials: EIT or PE preferred, or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience: Approximately 2–10 years of experience in water resources, stormwater, drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, or related civil engineering.
• Technical Skills: Experience with programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, SWMM, Civil 3D, GIS, or comparable modeling/design software.
• Soft Skills: Strong communicator and problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with others and taking ownership of their work.

What You Can Expect

Growth & Leadership - Flexibility & Culture - Compensation & Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced engineers - • Hybrid work options, depending on project/team - • Competitive salary

• Opportunities to take ownership of projects - • Flexible scheduling - • Performance-based incentives

• Clear path toward project management and technical leadership - • Collaborative, team-oriented environment - • 401(k) and company match

• Exposure to senior leadership and clients - • Results-focused culture - • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Opportunities to develop specialized expertise - • Supportive professional environment - • PTO and paid holidays

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.