Staff Engineer II - Water Resources

HR Green, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 56,800 - 98,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth support

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeks a Staff Engineer for their Water Resources team. This role includes hands-on experience with projects focused on stormwater management and flood mitigation. You will collaborate across teams and receive mentorship from experienced engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has 0–4 years of experience. The position offers a collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of civil engineering experience, with water resources experience preferred.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Interest in stormwater design and water quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Assist with storm sewer and culvert design.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Civil engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

XPSWMM

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS Pro

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer Drainage

Job description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Build What Your Community Depends On.

At HR Green, we help communities grow and thrive through thoughtful infrastructure solutions. As a Staff Engineer on our Water Resources team, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects focused on stormwater management, flood mitigation, water quality, and environmental permitting.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on local and national projects while collaborating across disciplines including Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater. Because we're a close‑knit team, you'll receive direct mentorship, meaningful project responsibilities, and exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and modeling through design and construction.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, urban flooding, and water quality improvement
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to evaluate drainage systems and develop infrastructure solutions
• Assist with storm sewer design, culvert design, infiltration basins, stormwater treatment systems, and other drainage infrastructure
• Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory compliance activities
• Contribute to projects focused on stormwater retrofits, watershed protection, and improving water quality before discharge into receiving waters
• Assist with flood studies, and stream modeling efforts
• Support grant‑funded projects and planning initiatives that help communities implement resilient infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate closely with Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams to develop integrated solutions
• Conduct field investigations and support construction‑phase activities
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• 0–4 years of civil engineering experience, with water resources experience preferred
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSWMM, HydroCAD, HEC‑RAS, or similar tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer Drainage, or related engineering software is preferred
• Interest in stormwater design, flood mitigation, and water quality projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Eagerness to learn, grow technically, and take on increasing project responsibilities

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on a wide variety of projects, including watershed evaluation and planning, stormwater modeling and design, urban flood mitigation, water quality improvements, and stream hydraulics.
• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and modeling through design and construction
• Collaborate across Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater disciplines
• Receive direct mentorship from experienced engineers in a supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Contribute to impactful projects that improve community resilience and protect natural resources, including initiatives that enhance water quality in the Mississippi River watershed
• Build technical expertise while developing a clear path for career growth and advancement
• Work with long‑standing clients and communities to deliver meaningful infrastructure solutions

Compensation Range

$56,800.00 - 98,500.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi‑faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.