Water Resources Staff Engineer

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Renewables team in our St. Cloud-MN, Minnetonka-MN, or Englewood-CO. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm-water regulations. Ideal for recent civil engineering (or related field) graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for increasing sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design, contributing to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities.
• Work alongside various teams within Westwood to produce quality designs for solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the country.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software, including FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC-RAS, and ArcPro, enhancing your ability to bring innovative designs to fruition.
• Embark on a career filled with growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to become a key player in project outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related field), eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
• Individuals with 0-4 years of experience, ready to tackle complex engineering challenges using advanced modeling software.
• Candidates with a strong foundation in technical writing and communication, proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools, who can develop and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in technical writing and communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.

Skills

• Advanced tool mastery with industry-leading software such as FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC-RAS, and ArcPro.
• Experience with stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.

Benefits

• Full-time, in-office position.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, in-office position.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or contact us at [insert contact information].