Staff Engineer - Water Resources
About The Position
Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing! Build what your community depends on. At HR Green, we help communities grow and thrive through thoughtful infrastructure solutions. As a Staff Engineer on our Water Resources team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects focused on stormwater management, flood mitigation, water quality, and environmental permitting. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on local and national projects while collaborating across disciplines including Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater. Because we're a close-knit team, you'll receive direct mentorship, meaningful project responsibilities, and exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and modeling through design and construction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- 0–4 years of civil engineering experience, with water resources experience preferred
- Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
- Interest in stormwater design, flood mitigation, and water quality projects
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Eagerness to learn, grow technically, and take on increasing project responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer Drainage, or related engineering software is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, urban flooding, and water quality improvement
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to evaluate drainage systems and develop infrastructure solutions
- Assist with storm sewer design, culvert design, infiltration basins, stormwater treatment systems, and other drainage infrastructure
- Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory compliance activities
- Contribute to projects focused on stormwater retrofits, watershed protection, and improving water quality before discharge into receiving waters
- Assist with flood studies, and stream modeling efforts
- Support grant-funded projects and planning initiatives that help communities implement resilient infrastructure solutions
- Collaborate closely with Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams to develop integrated solutions
- Conduct field investigations and support construction-phase activities
- Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
