Water Resources Engineer

SEH

44d • $80,018 - $99,986

About The Position

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Water Resources Engineer to join our talented Water Resources team! Why our employee-owners love SEH: "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer Why you’ll love SEH: Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training Work arrangements that promote work/life balance Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice SEH is seeking a highly motivated Water Resources Engineer to join our team providing stormwater and water quality design in our eastern region. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth in hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling, flood mitigation and stormwater control measure (SCM) design. Join our Water Resources team to lead and support a variety of civil and environmental projects, delivering projects that improve watershed health, reduce flood risk, and enhance water quality through innovative infrastructure and resilient design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to expand licensure in states within SEH’s east region, or ability to obtain within 2-3 years.
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater management and/or water resources design.
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS (1D/2D), GeoHECRAS, StormCAD, StormWise, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, EPA SWMM, WinSLAMM).
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure design principles, construction document preparation, technical specifications, development of cost estimates, and permitting processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to project team goals and community‑focused outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential or experience with floodplain management practices.
• Experience in project management and client coordination.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including fostering client relationships and proposal development.
• Ability to present technical information clearly in team, client, or public settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and analysis for projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, watershed studies, and water quality improvement for municipal and private clients.
• Perform design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure including detention and retention basins, open channels, storm drain networks, and stormwater control measures (SCMs).
• Conduct hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling using software such as HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS (1D/2D), GeoHECRAS, StormCAD, StormWise, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, EPA SWMM, and WinSLAMM.
• Complete floodplain studies and prepare documentation for FEMA CLOMR/LOMR submittals and No‑Rise certifications.
• Develop technical documentation, including design reports, construction plans, and specifications, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards.
• Support permitting activities and coordinate with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to integrate water resources solutions into broader project designs.
• Perform field work and site visits throughout project phases, including study, design, and construction.
• Assist with tracking project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.

Benefits

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees