Senior Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed Civil or Environmental Engineer for their Water Resources team in Kansas City, MO. The candidate must have over 10 years of experience in water resources including stormwater drainage.

The position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $160,000 based on experience, along with benefits like health insurance and paid time off. The role includes managing design projects, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for projects efficiently.
• Oversee project delivery from start to finish meeting quality, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Complete site designs and perform hydrology calculations.

Skills

Water resources

Stormwater drainage

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulics and hydrology calculations

Drainage analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

PC‑SWMM

MicroStation OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Kansas City, MO. Qualified candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects efficiently and responsibly.
• Oversee project delivery from start to finish, meeting 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, and drainage plans.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards.
• Actively participate in and adhere to the safety program, ensuring all team members are compliant.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to ensure designs and plans are compiled, on time, and of high quality.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 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 Missouri, or 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, planning, and facility design.
• Collaborative mindset and capability to work with staff from various backgrounds.
• Existing relationships with clients in Kansas City and surrounding area preferred.
• Experience working on highway design builds preferred but not required.

Location and Salary

Location: Kansas City, MO

Salary: $100,000.00 – $160,000+ (depending on experience)

Benefits

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

Immigration

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

EEO Statement

We are a proud EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks are conducted.