Senior Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Life insurance coverage

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a licensed Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Water Resources team in El Paso, Texas. The role emphasizes design, hydraulics, and stormwater infrastructure, with leadership responsibilities across project delivery.

The candidate should have 10+ years in water resources, a PE license in TX/NM or the ability to obtain within six months, and strong experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico or Texas / ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads is desirable.
• Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC‑RAS, PC‑SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY‑8, and others.
• Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
• Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Existing relationships with clients in ElPaso and the surrounding area are preferred.
• Experience working on highway design builds is also preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments; delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards to improve or enhance our practice.
• Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Water resources experience

Project management

Mentoring

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

HEC‑RAS

PC-SWMM

SRH2D

FLOD2D

InfoWorks ICM

HY-8

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Water Resources team in ElPaso, Texas.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments; delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards to improve or enhance our practice.
• Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico or Texas / ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
• Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC‑RAS, PC‑SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY‑8, and others.
• Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
• Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Existing relationships with clients in ElPaso and the surrounding area are preferred.
• Experience working on highway design builds is also preferred but not required.

Position Location

ElPaso, Texas

Salary

$125,000.00 - $175,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

Other Details

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

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.