Senior Water Resources Engineer

Sambatek; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

PFML coverage

Job summary

Sambatek, LLC is seeking a senior water resources engineer to lead design and implementation of water resources solutions for transportation and land development projects. This role focuses on advanced hydraulic and hydrologic design, modeling, and plan development, while setting design standards for technical excellence.

As a senior member, you will mentor engineers, collaborate with MnDOT and municipal clients, and contribute to project delivery within Sambatek's collaborative culture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 6–8 years of water resources design experience.
• Minnesota PE license in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XP-SWMM, and related tools.
• Experience with MnDOT drainage design procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources components across projects from planning to construction.
• Develop and review hydraulic/hydrologic models and drainage reports.
• Serve as technical lead for MnDOT and municipal projects.
• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for water design elements.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across disciplines.
• Support proposals and project budgeting with PMs.

Skills

Water resources design

MnDOT drainage design

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrology

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

XP-SWMM

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Description

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.

Summary

Sambatek is currently seeking a senior water resources engineer (Senior Project Engineer) to join our growing team and lead the design and implementation of water resources solutions for transportation and land development projects. This individual will be responsible for advanced hydraulic and hydrologic design, modeling, and plan development—playing a key role in setting design standards and ensuring technical excellence across projects.

As a senior member of the team, you will bring proven experience in leading complex transportation drainage design, collaborating with MnDOT and municipal clients, and mentoring developing engineers. By joining Sambatek, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. We’ve had a number of exciting project wins recently—join our team and make an impact today!

• Work Location: Hybrid, flexible work arrangements
• Expected Compensation Range: $45-55 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a week

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee water resources components of transportation and land development projects through planning, design, and construction phases
• Develop and review hydraulic and hydrologic models, drainage reports, storm sewer design, culvert design, and stormwater management systems
• Serve as a technical lead for MnDOT and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with agency standards, manuals, and specifications
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources design elements
• Oversee and perform design using MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer, ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and high-quality project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers, EITs, and designers
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project budgeting in collaboration with project managers and business development teams
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and uphold Sambatek’s standards of technical excellence and client service

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in water resources design and analysis
• Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with MnDOT drainage design procedures and standards
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XP-SWMM, and others
• Strong working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading drainage design for state transportation agencies (MnDOT or similar)
• Familiarity with MS4 permitting, stormwater quality design, and low-impact development (LID) practices
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS applications for stormwater modeling and mapping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client and agency coordination meetings

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment
• Ability to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Benefit Information

Regular Full-time Employees Will Have Access To

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
• Starting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needs

Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.