Water Resources Designer 1

DOWL•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DOWL is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Water Resources Engineer to join our Surface Water Group in Reno, Nevada. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects involving drainage design, river engineering, stormwater, floodplains, dams and irrigation infrastructure. DOWL is a top-ranked, multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 60 years of experience delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Our Surface Water Group is recognized for its expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, bridge and scour design, floodplain studies, and rehabilitation of dams and other hydraulic structures. As part of our team, you will contribute to projects that address critical water management challenges, from aging infrastructure rehabilitation and flood risk reduction to stormwater conveyance and river system improvements. At DOWL, we are committed to developing exceptional engineers through meaningful project experience. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, apply advanced tools and modeling software, and take on a wide range of responsibilities spanning both office and field work. We foster a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, innovation, and teamwork, where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting difference.

Requirements

Basic proficiency with drafting and design software.
Able to quickly learn and apply 2D and 3D design concepts.
Work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Work under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Basic Knowledge
Market Sector Software (Water Related, GIS, and CAD Software) – Basic Knowledge
Basic understanding of technical fundamentals.
Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring.
Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire).
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Years of experience required: none.
Years of experience required with advanced degree: none.

Nice To Haves

Desired exposure and experience in HY-8, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, HEC-HMS, SRH2D, and rainfall simulations models.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
An academic emphasis in hydrology and/or hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Assists with basic planning, analysis, and design for a variety of water resource projects including irrigation canals, dams, storm drainage systems, stream restoration and fish passage, bridges and culverts, and more.
Assisting with basic field investigations and inspections.
Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
Watershed modeling.
Alternatives analysis.
Design and drafting.
Cost estimating.
Technical report writing.
Other tasks as assigned.
Performs basic technical tasks assigned with oversight from others.
Performs self-review of basic deliverables.
Functions in a supporting role on a project team.
Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided.
Participates in tasks and produces the following with close direction/oversight from others: Site investigations, Design calculations, Technical reports and memos, Exhibits and figures, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Presentation content and slides, Construction inspection of designed components.
Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments.
Self-monitors budgets and schedules for simple project tasks assigned.
Basic ability to read and interpret applicable design standards and technical guidance documents identified by more senior staff.
Infrequent direct client interaction. Read emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution).
Flexible spending account.
Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Dependent care account.
Employee assistance program.
A 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching.
Profit sharing.
Student debt repayment.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
PTO accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment.
Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.