Lead Water Resources Engineer — Hydraulics & Projects

Orion Placement; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Central Connecticut seeks a Water Resources Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead hydraulics and water resources design for municipal, state, and federally funded projects.

You will perform hydrologic analyses, develop stormwater solutions, and prepare design documents while collaborating with project managers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of water resources eng experience with hydrology/hydraulics.
• Experience preparing hydraulic analyses and technical design documentation.
• Proficiency with water resources software such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic engineering and water resources design for municipal, state, and federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including river and bridge hydraulics, scour evaluations, flood studies, and drainage assessments.
• Develop stormwater management solutions and model storm and sanitary sewers.
• Prepare calculations, reports, design plans, specs, and environmental permitting documentation.
• Use engineering software to develop accurate, efficient water resources designs.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

SWMM

HY-8

StormCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Confidential Employer in Central Connecticut seeks a Water Resources Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead hydraulics and water resources design for municipal, state, and federally funded projects.

You will perform hydrologic analyses, develop stormwater solutions, and prepare design documents while collaborating with project managers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.