Civil Engineering Designer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a motivated civil engineer to lead drainage studies, site design and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and flood-control analyses, with an emphasis on delivering quality professional services and meeting project budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited), a NM PE license or eligibility, 4+ years in related studies, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• A Master’s degree in a field directly relevant water resources engineering services a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in hydrology and hydraulics studies, roadway drainage design, and flood-control management.
• Proof of having passed the New Mexico Professional Engineer (PE) exam and within a year of obtaining a license, or an already licensed professional engineer in New Mexico.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic software such as: StormCAD, CivilStorm, HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS2D, HEC-HMS, FLO2D or similar software.
• Experience with ArcGIS a plus.
• Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and project schedules is highly desired.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D platforms.
• Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and computations tools to design and analyze complex drainage systems and stormwater management basins, as well as preparing FEMA studies such as CLOMRs and LOMRs.
• Support design efforts involving site layout and geometry, grading and earthwork design, storm drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utilities, roadway and parking lot design, erosion and sediment control plans.
• Design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements, including storm sewer networks, open channel design, and culverts.
• Preparation of site drainage reports, design concept reports, and drainage master planning.
• Responsible for the delivery of project discipline scope elements within budget and schedule.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Project leadership

Site design

Stormwater management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree in water resources engineering (preferred)

Tools

StormCAD

CivilStorm

HEC-RAS

HEC-RAS2D

HEC-HMS

FLO2D

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

Job description

If you are a self-motivated professional who is looking to take on more responsibility in leading projects related to drainage studies, site design, and infrastructure, while seeking an employer that will focus on your specific career goals delivering high-quality professional services, then we encourage you to strongly consider this position. With top tier benefits, and the understanding of a real work life balance, Wilson & Company provides a career-nurturing work environment.

Typical Project Types

• Residential subdivisions
• Commercial site developments
• Industrial facilities
• Schools and institutional campuses
• Mixed-use developments
• Municipal infrastructure improvements
• Utility infrastructure projects
• Stormwater and drainage improvement projects

Essential Job Functions

• Using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and computations tools to design and analyze complex drainage systems and stormwater management basins, as well as preparing FEMA studies such as CLOMRs and LOMRs.
• Support design efforts involving site layout and geometry, grading and earthwork design, storm drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utilities, roadway and parking lot design, erosion and sediment control plans.
• Design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements, including storm sewer networks, open channel design, and culverts.
• Preparation of site drainage reports, design concept reports, and drainage master planning.
• Responsible for the delivery of project discipline scope elements within budget and schedule.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in an ABET-accredited college or university.
• A Master’s degree in a field directly relevant water resources engineering services a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in hydrology and hydraulics studies, roadway drainage design, and flood-control management.
• Proof of having passed the New Mexico Professional Engineer (PE) exam and within a year of obtaining a license, or an already licensed professional engineer in New Mexico.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic software such as: StormCAD, CivilStorm, HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS2D, HEC-HMS, FLO2D or similar software.
• Experience with ArcGIS a plus.
• Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and project schedules is highly desired.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D platforms.
• Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads experience a plus.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $135,000+ depending on experience

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.