Civil Engineering Analyst - Water Resources

Kimley-Horn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off & flexible scheduling

Financial Wellness & bonuses

Professional Development & training

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking engineering graduates to join our Phoenix, AZ office in 2026 on the Surface Water Team. This is an on-site, full-time role focusing on surface water management studies, modeling, and design.

You will receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree expected by Summer 2026 in Civil/Environmental or Mechanical/Electrical/Biosystems/Biological/Chemical/Agricultural Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Analysts will learn software programs specific to their disciplines (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Synchro and/or GIS).
• Previous software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in surface water projects and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling under mentorship.
• Perform engineering tasks and contribute to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.
• Utilize technical software to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Microstation

VISSIM

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering graduates to join our Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) office in 2026 on our Surface Water Team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including:
  • Surface water management studies
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Analysis and design
  • Flood studies, resiliency and vulnerability assessments
  • Green infrastructure planning and design
• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
• Contribute to the pre‑construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2026 in one of the following majors:
  • Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
• Analysts will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Synchro and/or GIS. Previous software experience is a plus!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.