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. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

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 contribute to project outcomes.

Benefits

• Full-time, in-office position.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, in-office position.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.