Lead Water Resources Engineer: Hydraulics & Stormwater

Orionplacement; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Connecticut is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead hydraulic engineering and water resources design for municipal, state, and federally funded infrastructure projects. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and develop stormwater management solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience; a PE license is preferred but not required. Daily commuting to Meriden office is expected, with occasional remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional water resources engineering experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in hydrology and hydraulics, drainage design, flood studies, or stormwater management.
• Experience preparing hydraulic analyses, engineering calculations, and technical design documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Bentley MicroStation is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, particularly Connecticut licensure, but not required.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure, transportation projects, bridge hydraulics, or environmental permitting is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage technical responsibilities independently.

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 effective stormwater management solutions and perform storm and sanitary sewer modeling.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design plans, specifications, and environmental permitting documentation.
• Utilize industry-standard engineering software to develop accurate, efficient water resources designs.
• Oversee technical aspects of engineering projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support project planning, construction administration, and the development of junior engineers.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Drainage design

Stormwater management

Project leadership

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 Connecticut is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead hydraulic engineering and water resources design for municipal, state, and federally funded infrastructure projects. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and develop stormwater management solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience; a PE license is preferred but not required. Daily commuting to Meriden office is expected, with occasional remote flexibility.