Senior Water Resources Engineer
About The Position
Sambatek is currently seeking a senior water resources engineer (Senior Project Engineer) to join our growing team and lead the design and implementation of water resources solutions for transportation and land development projects. This individual will be responsible for advanced hydraulic and hydrologic design, modeling, and plan development—playing a key role in setting design standards and ensuring technical excellence across projects. As a senior member of the team, you will bring proven experience in leading complex transportation drainage design, collaborating with MnDOT and municipal clients, and mentoring developing engineers. By joining Sambatek, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. We’ve had a number of exciting project wins recently—join our team and make an impact today!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in water resources design and analysis
- Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Demonstrated experience with MnDOT drainage design procedures and standards
- Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XP-SWMM, and others
- Strong working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading drainage design for state transportation agencies (MnDOT or similar)
- Familiarity with MS4 permitting, stormwater quality design, and low-impact development (LID) practices
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS applications for stormwater modeling and mapping
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client and agency coordination meetings
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee water resources components of transportation and land development projects through planning, design, and construction phases
- Develop and review hydraulic and hydrologic models, drainage reports, storm sewer design, culvert design, and stormwater management systems
- Serve as a technical lead for MnDOT and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with agency standards, manuals, and specifications
- Prepare and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources design elements
- Oversee and perform design using MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer, ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and high-quality project delivery
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers, EITs, and designers
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and project budgeting in collaboration with project managers and business development teams
- Promote cross-departmental collaboration and uphold Sambatek’s standards of technical excellence and client service
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
- Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
