Senior Water Resources

Loxo; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group is assisting a premier civil and environmental engineering firm in Baton Rouge to recruit a Senior Water Resources Engineer. This role focuses on municipal water infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning design, evaluation, and optimization of water and wastewater systems.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license within reach and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong hydrological modeling and client-facing communication skills to support project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering with focus on water resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states or ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in water systems design and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for potable water supply and distribution systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Lead evaluation and optimization of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
• Conduct hydrological analyses to mitigate flood risks and improve community resilience.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Computational analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is working with one of the premier civil & environmental engineering firms in the Baton Rouge area to identify a Senior Water Resources Engineer with deep expertise in municipal water infrastructure.

For nearly 70 years, this firm has served as the gold standard for municipal water engineering across Louisiana. As a Water Resources Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing municipal engineering solutions that not only meet today's standards but also anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. Your contributions will enhance the reliability and efficiency of water systems that serve communities, ensuring environmental sustainability for generations to come.

Performance Objectives

• Develop comprehensive design plans for potable water supply and distribution systems that enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Lead evaluation and optimization of existing wastewater collection and treatment facilities to improve operational performance.
• Conduct hydrological analyses and apply findings to mitigate flood risks, enhancing community resilience to adverse weather events.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, maintaining robust communication with clients.
• Implement advanced water treatment technologies to address evolving regulatory and environmental quality standards.
• Draft and present detailed engineering reports and proposals to clients and stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Initiate and oversee cost-effective solutions for energy optimization across varied municipal engineering projects.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, with a strong focus on water resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more relevant states or ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a proven track record in water systems design and management.
• Proficient in hydrological modeling software and advanced computational analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills for client presentations and collaborative teamwork.