Project Engineer - Water Resources

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join its team in Appleton or Delafield, Wisconsin. The role contributes to a variety of infrastructure projects alongside a multidisciplinary team and supports the planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects. The engineer works closely with project managers and other technical staff and may take on a range of civil engineering responsibilities across different project types.

The ideal candidate has experience in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, stormwater management, and drainage facility design for private- and public-sector projects. The position involves developing and reviewing models and design materials, preparing reports and permit applications, coordinating with project teams and clients, and visiting project sites as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin, or capable of obtaining licensure within 12 months.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years in water resources, H&H, or hydraulic design.
• Experience in stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, hydraulic design, and drainage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with technical software such as HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HY-8, WinSLAMM, or other relevant modeling tools.
• Competent technical skills to complete engineering tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Outgoing, friendly, and approachable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cost estimating, bid-phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, and 2D H&H modeling.
• Experience with water main and sanitary sewer design and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing hydrologic and hydraulic models for drainage design and floodplain analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, and other H&H software to prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates.
• Support preparation of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and permit application materials for public agency review.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on private- and public-sector projects to support communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interact directly with clients and public agency staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level