Water Resources Engineer

About the role

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to support the Water Resources team in the El Paso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico office. As a Project Engineer, you will perform analysis and design on difficult to complex water resource-related projects for municipal clients and support other divisions within the firm as requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific 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 in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) preferred.
• 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 within 6 months.
• Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Pay

Annual salary range: $100,000 – $135,000+ depending on experience.

Location

El Paso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans