Hydraulics & Water Resources Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC seeks a senior civil engineer specializing in water resources to lead capital projects from planning through construction. You will perform hydraulic analyses, develop bid packages, manage budgets, and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and the public.

The role emphasizes fieldwork alongside a primarily office-based position, requiring strong communication, regulatory compliance, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in water resources, engineering design, project management, and construction management.
• Strong experience with water conveyance infrastructure and hydraulics.
• California PE – Civil or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 100% onsite; occasional fieldwork/site visits.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water infrastructure capital projects from planning and design through construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic/design analysis, plans, specifications, and bid packages.
• Manage budgets, consultants, contractors, permits, contracts, and construction activities.
• Support water quality programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with GIS, SCADA, EDMS, water delivery databases, and water records/data systems.
• Handle surveying, topographic/mapping work, encroachments, and right-of-way activities.
• Coordinate with government agencies, developers, growers, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Prepare technical reports, policies, budgets, and presentations for management/Board of Directors.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and consultants.

Skills

Water resources experience

Engineering design

Project management

Construction management

Hydraulics

GIS

SCADA

EDMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

SCADA

EDMS

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in water resources, engineering design, project management, and construction management
• Strong experience with water conveyance infrastructure and hydraulics

Key Responsibilities

• Manage water infrastructure capital projects from planning and design through construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic/design analysis, plans, specifications, and bid packages.
• Manage budgets, consultants, contractors, permits, contracts, and construction activities.
• Support water quality programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with GIS, SCADA, EDMS, water delivery databases, and water records/data systems.
• Handle surveying, topographic/mapping work, encroachments, and right-of-way activities.
• Coordinate with government agencies, developers, growers, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Prepare technical reports, policies, budgets, and presentations for management/Board of Directors.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and consultants.

Required Knowledge

• Civil engineering & hydraulics
• Project & construction management
• Surveying and mapping
• Contracting, specifications & bidding
• CEQA and regulatory compliance
• Water quality programs
• GIS/SCADA/data management

Must Have

• California PE – Civil or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• 100% onsite
• Primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork/site visits
• May require overtime, emergency response, or on-call duties.