SENIOR WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER
About The Position
Isthmus Engineering is hiring a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join its growing Water Resources team. The team collaborates with colleagues, clients, and agencies to deliver transportation-related projects. The role offers meaningful project opportunities and career development in a team-focused yet autonomous work environment. The position may be full-time, part-time, or arranged on a customized schedule, and may be based in an office or hybrid work location. The anticipated base salary is $105,000–$135,000 per year for a 40-hour base work week. Compensation depends on experience, education, skill level, and other factors. Additional hours above weekly base hours are paid. Relocation is not available. The company is a Minnesota-focused civil engineering firm specializing in transportation project design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Professional Engineer registration in Minnesota, or ability to obtain it within six months.
- At least eight years of experience in urban and rural drainage and Best Management Practice design.
- Experience with Geopak Drainage and/or OpenRoads Designer, HydroCAD, HY-8, and other related hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, modeling, and design software.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain productivity in an autonomous environment.
- Positive, team-focused attitude.
- Provide detailed project experience in the resume, including specific roles and tasks for at least three projects.
Nice To Haves
- Ten or more years of experience.
- MnDOT experience.
Responsibilities
- Mentor team members and oversee work within the Water Resources group, including design calculations, plan development, and agency design requirements.
- Conduct independent technical reviews to ensure project quality control processes are followed.
- Manage Water Resources projects and tasks through effective communication, initiative, and follow-through.
- Use engineering knowledge and CADD technology to develop drainage plans and documents for transportation projects that meet project goals and applicable design standards.
- Prepare technical writing, including memorandums, feasibility studies, permits, and regulatory submittals.
- Document design work and procedures, and assist with developing and organizing documentation from other Water Resources team members.
- Assist with project procurement, scoping, and budget development.
- Advance innovation, best practices, and efficiency within Water Resources and across Isthmus.
- Demonstrate continued commitment to individual, company, and industry improvement.
Benefits
- Paid holidays.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover.
- Mobile device reimbursement.
- Complimentary on-site parking.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (DCFSA).
- Paid family and medical leave.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- 401(k), with matching and profit-sharing after one year.
- Professional development and continuing education.
- Pay for additional hours worked above weekly base hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
