Jobs · Engineering · Minnesota

Water Resources Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services · Minnetonka, MN · 1 mo ago
Engineering$70k–$80k/yrFull-time

About the role

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. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety. This is a full‑time, in‑office position where your work will directly contribute to the team's success. You will be responsible for a range of tasks from hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to preparing detailed reports. While this role does not have supervisory responsibilities, it offers a pathway to significant professional development within a supportive and energetic team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects.
  • Coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm‑water regulations.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
  • Prepare detailed reports.
  • Conduct stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies.
  • Engage in stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related field).
  • 0‑4 years of experience (entry‑level to early career).
  • Strong foundation in technical writing and communication.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.

Skills

  • Experience with industry‑leading software: FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC‑RAS, ArcPro.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools.
  • Technical writing and communication skills.
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling capabilities.
  • Stormwater design and floodplain analysis expertise.

Pay

$70,000–$80,000 salary range.

Schedule

Full‑time, in‑office position.

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