Staff Engineer II - Water Resources

About the role

At HR Green, we help communities grow and thrive through thoughtful infrastructure solutions. As a Staff Engineer on our Water Resources team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects focused on stormwater management, flood mitigation, water quality, and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, urban flooding, and water quality improvement
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to evaluate drainage systems and develop infrastructure solutions
• Affiliate with storm sewer design, culvert design, infiltration basins, stormwater treatment systems, and other drainage infrastructure
• Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory compliance activities
• Contribute to projects focused on stormwater retrofits, watershed protection, and improving water quality before discharge into receiving waters
• Affiliate with flood studies, and stream modeling efforts
• Affiliate with grant-funded projects and planning initiatives that help communities implement resilient infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate closely with Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams to develop integrated solutions
• Conduct field investigations and support construction-phase activities
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience, with water resources experience preferred
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer Drainage, or related engineering software is preferred
• Interest in stormwater design, flood mitigation, and water quality projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Eagerness to learn, grow technically, and take on increasing project responsibilities

Qualifications

• Passionate about building communities and improving lives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Stormwater design and management
• Environmental permitting and compliance
• Project management and coordination
• Field investigation and construction support

Benefits

HR Green provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

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Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $79,200.00 - 98,500.00. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location.

Schedule

Full-time position available.