Environmental or Water Resources Engineering

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MJ has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing and widely respected Water Resources Group. Our Water Resources Group is a leader on transportation, aviation, municipal, and environmental projects throughout the Northeast. Our engineers support a wide variety of services including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, bridge and culvert hydraulics, stormwater management, flood resiliency planning, FEMA floodplain studies, stream restoration, and watershed improvements.
This position is available in any of MJ's New York or New England office locations. Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations for transportation, aviation, municipal, land development, and ecological restoration projects.
Complete 1-D and 2-D Hydraulic Modeling at challenging riverine and tidal locations with technical assistance from team leaders.
Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, evaluate results, and communicate findings to project teams and clients.
Use FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC) such as HEC-18, HEC-20 and HEC-23 to calculate potential scour, assess stream behavior and stability, and develop recommendations for scour countermeasures.
Perform field investigations for hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, construction observation, and monitoring activities, as needed.
Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase delivery of a diverse range of water resources projects.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across, including transportation, aviation, environmental, structural, and municipal project teams.
Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit applications, and construction documents.
Manage technical tasks, budgets, and schedules under the guidance of project managers.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the firm's water resources practice.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3 to 7 years of experience in water resources is preferred, but exceptional candidates with more years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong hydraulic modeling, stream restoration and fluvial geomorphology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements is preferred, including FEMA and floodplain management requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or GIS-based analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads software is preferred.

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Innovation & Impact : Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
Professional Development : From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Competitive base salary between $90k to $125k with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal . Full-Time/Part-Time
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-Water Resources Engineer
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