Water Resource Engineer - Project Level

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Diverse projects

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Salary and benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

NCE is actively recruiting a Project Engineer to support its Water Resources Practice in Northern Nevada, based in Reno or Lake Tahoe. The role blends office analysis with fieldwork, applying core hydrology and hydraulics to roadway drainage, drainage improvement, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reports, drawings, and estimates. The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering degree, Nevada PE eligibility within 6 months, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering
• Nevada PE license within 6 months or ability
• Experience in roadway drainage, flood control, erosion
• Familiarity with Nevada/AASHTO/FHWA drainage criteria
• Experience with HEC software and ArcGIS

Responsibilities

• Evaluate roadway hydrology and hydraulics
• Model hydrology/hydraulics using HEC tools
• Prepare technical reports
• Participate in river and flood control projects
• Develop drawings, plans, estimates
• Support stormwater and urban drainage projects
• Contribute to climate adaptation and watershed planning
• Develop GIS maps and spatial analyses
• Conduct field investigations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Modeling software

GIS

Reporting

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental

Nevada PE license eligible

Tools

HEC-1/2/HMS/RAS

XPStorm

Storm & Sanitary Analysis

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

NCE is actively recruiting for a Project Engineer to support NCE’s emerging Water Resources Practice in Northern Nevada. We are looking for a dynamic person who enjoys a mix of office and field work and can apply analytical and critical thinking skills in both environments. If you are a natural problem solver who thrives in a supportive but independent work environment, possess the innate talent to efficiently identify, review, and have a strong interest in applying core hydrology and hydraulics principles to roadway drainage design, drainage improvement projects, and infrastructure projects, you should find out more about this opportunity. The natural ability to communicate (written and verbal) in a team environment is essential. This position may be based in NCE's Reno, NV or Lake Tahoe office.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate roadway hydrology and hydraulics, support design of roadway drainage systems, and lead preparation of technical reports with guidance from senior staff.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and similar tools
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to project reports
• Participate in river and flood control channel engineering and restoration projects
• Experience developing drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates
• Assist in various design / engineering projects for stormwater systems, urban drainage, flood control systems, natural rivers and creeks, green infrastructure, etc.
• Support climate adaptation initiatives focused on water infrastructure resilience and nature-based solutions
• Contribute to watershed assessments and planning efforts
• Develop GIS maps and spatial analyses to support project needs
• Conduct field investigations and data collection
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated water resource projects

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• Registered Nevada PE or ability to obtain Nevada PE license within 6 months
• Experience in the design of roadway drainage, flood control, and erosion control
• Familiarity with the Truckee Meadows Regional Drainage Manual, NDOT Drainage Manual, and national AASHTO and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines.
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, including HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPStorm, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, etc.
• Understanding of stormwater management principles and practices
• Familiarity with engineering design concepts and key environmental regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• California PE license
• Master's degree in relevant field
• Strong interdisciplinary background/experience, for example, knowledge in watershed ecology, fisheries, geomorphology, restoration, landscape architecture, botany, riparian ecology, etc.
• GIS skills, particularly with ArcGIS or QGIS
• Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Diverse project experience across Nevada and Northern California
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options

Salary range

is $85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, licensure status, and location.