Water Resources Engineer III - Ecological Restoration

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC•Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

RES is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer III to deliver ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This technical leadership role is suited to a licensed engineer with advanced ecological and stormwater design skills, hydrology and hydraulics modeling proficiency, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality project delivery. The position may be based at a regional office or performed remotely within the Gulf Coast Region (Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, or Arkansas). It works closely with engineers, scientists, and project managers across disciplines, with most time devoted to design, modeling, and technical analysis and occasional travel for site assessments, field data collection, construction oversight, and stakeholder meetings. The Engineer III leads technical design and plan development for ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. Work includes desktop analysis of potential restoration sites, review of survey data, development of HEC-RAS or TR-55 models, creation of grading plans in Civil 3D, coordination with permitting specialists and project managers, preparation of plan sets, QA/QC reviews, and communication with clients and agencies. Field responsibilities include site assessments and construction QA/QC to help ensure plans are implemented as designed. The role may also involve concept plans and agency submittals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in an applicable state.
At least 5 years of professional experience in ecological restoration, stormwater design, nature-based infrastructure, or a related field.
Advanced design capabilities, including feasibility studies, concept design, H&H analysis, and construction plan development.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and advanced capabilities with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, and GIS.
Strong understanding of stream geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and/or stormwater BMP design.
Ability to communicate directly with clients and regulatory agencies.
Ability to lead design work with minimal oversight and support field QA/QC.
Ability to support occasional fieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation.
Experience coordinating work within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering.
Successfully navigated multiple permitting processes across state, federal, and local agencies.
Ability to mentor and guide junior engineering staff in design and plan production.
Previous experience with Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting 2.0.

Responsibilities

Lead technical design and plan development for ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects.
Conduct desktop analysis of prospective restoration sites and review survey data.
Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, including HEC-RAS or TR-55 models.
Create grading plans using Civil 3D.
Coordinate with permitting specialists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Produce high-quality plan sets and conduct QA/QC reviews.
Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to support approval processes.
Perform site assessments and field data collection as needed.
Support QA/QC during construction and construction observation to ensure plans are implemented as designed.
Support feasibility studies, concept design, H&H analysis, and construction plan development.
Support agency submittals and permitting processes.