Water Resources Engineer

Ackerman Estvold • Minot, ND

138d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ackerman Estvold Engineering and Consulting as a Water Resources Engineer and embark on an exciting journey in North Dakota! This role offers the unique opportunity for recent graduates with a Civil Engineering degree to apply their skills in stormwater management and water treatment projects, all while positioning themselves for professional licensure. Flexibility to work remote a majority of time is an option with this role, allowing you to be from another part of North Dakota and have a hybrid work experience. Ackerman-Estvold has offices in Fargo, Williston and Minot. Our full-time exempt position comes with a competitive pay range that can align with your experience and education, along with additional overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 100% Paid Health Insurance for employees & child dependents, Spouse coverage is also provided for monthly share of premium, Employer provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Life Insurance which includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment, 401k with 5% match after 1 year of service, employer-paid Identity Protection Services, Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, employee-sponsored Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, & Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance options, paid vacation & sick time, logoed clothing allowance, and company-paid professional development opportunities and paid professional memberships and certifications. This is your chance to work with a forward-thinking team that prioritizes innovation, quality, and community, creating a dynamic atmosphere where you can thrive professionally. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Ability to obtain a North Dakota PE designation within 12 months.
• Minimum of five years of successful design and consulting experience in the water resources field.
• Technical skills in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XPSWMM.
• Knowledge of hydrologic analysis, open channel and pipe flow, and water quality issues for lakes and streams.
• Proficiency in GIS and CADD-based civil design software.
• Outstanding listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater detention facilities, storm drains, and flood control structures.
• Develop watershed master plans and flood mitigation studies.
• Analyze drainage systems to manage erosion and stabilize riverbanks.
• Interface with entities like FEMA and USACE for compliance.
• Perform pre-design services and create design specifications.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 5% match after 1 year of service.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discounts.
• 100% Paid Health Insurance for employees & child dependents.
• Spouse coverage for monthly share of premium.
• Employer provided Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.
• Group Life Insurance including Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Employer-paid Identity Protection Services.
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee-sponsored Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, & Critical Illness options.
• Paid vacation & sick time.
• Logoed clothing allowance.
• Company-paid professional development opportunities and paid professional memberships and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees