Water Resources Design Engineer

Kids for the Future; Farleys Addition (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Remote work opportunities

Culture & teamwork

Job summary

VS Engineering’s Indianapolis office seeks a Water Resources engineer to design water resources projects, coordinate with clients and regulators, and contribute to the growth of the Water Resources practice. This role emphasizes learning from experienced engineers and advancing toward project management or specialized technical tracks.

The position offers mentorship, career development, and remote work opportunities across the office network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience; public-sector experience preferred.
• PE license or successful PE exam (preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Adobe/Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Develop water resources designs, plans, details, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with planning, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and permitting agencies.
• Research and apply current design standards and best practices.
• Support proposals, contracts, change orders, and client communications.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to the growth of our Water Resources practice.

Skills

Water resources design

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe/Bluebeam

Job description

• Location 4275 N. High School Rd,Indianapolis, IN, 46254,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Build Your Career. Shape Communities. Grow With Us.

Are you a Water Resources-focused engineer ready to take the next step in your career? At VS Engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting water, wastewater, hydraulic, hydrologic, and civil site projects while learning from experienced engineers and project leaders.

Our growth means your growth. As our Water Resources team expands, so will your opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, and grow toward project management or a specialized technical career.

Why Indianapolis?

OurIndianapolis office is VS Engineering’s corporate headquarters, giving you access to experienced leaders, technical resources, and a diverse mix of projects and clients. You’ll collaborate with teams across our offices and disciplines while helping shape the future of our growing Water Resources practice.

A Day in Your World:

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop water resources designs, plans, details, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with planning, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and permitting agencies.
• Research and apply current design standards and best practices.
• Support proposals, contracts, change orders, and client communications.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to the growth of our Water Resources practice.

What We Bring to You

AtVS, you won’t have to figure it out alone! You’ll work alongside highly skilled Project Managers and technical staff who are invested in your growth. We offer:

• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• 401(k) plan
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO
• Remote work opportunities
• A family-like culture with plenty of opportunities to connect, have fun, and celebrate together

Build your network. Expand your skills. Make an impact.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience; public-sector experience preferred.
• PE license or successful completion of the PE exam (preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Moderate experience with hydraulic modeling and hydrology
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn, collaborate, and take on new challenges.

What You Bring to VS:

You’re someone who can:

• Contribute to a team

You’re curious, motivated, and ready to keep learning. Most importantly, you want your work to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Summary

Our Mission

We serve the communities we live in. Everything we do is grounded in what we value most: Client Focused | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge

If you’re ready to grow your career while helping build stronger, more sustainable communities, we’d love to have you grow with VS.

Build your network. Expand your skills. Make an impact.