Water Resources Engineer
About The Position
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to support its Water Resources team in its El Paso, Texas, or Las Cruces, New Mexico office. The engineer will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on difficult to complex water-resource projects for municipal clients and support other divisions within the firm as requested. The role includes project engineering and task management, hydraulic modeling and design, hydrologic and floodplain studies, analyses supporting water-resource projects, permitting assistance, technical reporting and presentations, and preparation of plans and specifications. The engineer will work independently and with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to business development and proposal efforts. Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package with options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace, with pre-employment background checks. The company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- 4–10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water-resource-related projects.
- Texas and/or New Mexico Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
- Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as needed to manage hydraulic engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
- Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
- Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
- Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
- Assist with water resources permitting efforts.
- Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
- Assist in preparing engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
- Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams, including geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and hydraulic and water resources engineers.
- Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.
- Support the work of other firm divisions as requested.
Benefits
- Options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
