Senior Water Resources Engineer (Hydraulics & Stormwater)

Job Type: Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid options available

About the Opportunity

An established employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the planning, analysis, and design of complex hydraulic, stormwater, drainage, and flood management projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects for municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients while contributing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and supporting project delivery across the Southeast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take a technical leadership role while remaining hands-on with project execution and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic design efforts for complex water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering solutions for drainage systems, flood mitigation, watershed management, stream restoration, and stormwater management initiatives.
• Prepare, review, approve, and seal engineering designs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support planning, permitting, and design activities.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and technical assessments to verify existing conditions and support engineering recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, design memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Support construction administration activities, including field reviews and design interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client presentations.
• Attend industry conferences, workshops, and professional events.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Review technical work products to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of water resources engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and CADD platforms.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant water resources engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical tasks and coordinating project delivery.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and drainage system design.
• Familiarity with state and local drainage design standards, permitting requirements, and MS4 regulations.
• Experience delivering municipal stormwater and water resources infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to develop construction plans, specifications, and bid packages for public-sector clients.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of engineering reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
• Ability and willingness to review, sign, and seal engineering documents as required.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from planning through construction.

Preferred Software Experience:

• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• ICPR
• HY-8
• Hydraulic Toolbox
• ArcGIS

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on technically challenging and impactful water resources projects.
• Opportunity to influence project delivery and mentor developing engineers.
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for technical and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector clients.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% or less.

This position is ideal for an experienced Water Resources Engineer looking to step into a technical leadership role while continuing to develop expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater, and flood risk management.