Water Resources Design Engineer (EIT) - Stormwater & Drainage

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer, EIT to join our Water Resources team in the Twin Cities metro. The role supports stormwater quality, drainage design, and modeling projects for municipal, watershed, and private clients across the Midwest.

You will contribute to preliminary design through construction, with opportunities for mentoring and hands-on CAD and hydrology work. Open to May 2026 graduates or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on water resources or bio-systems engineering
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Ability to learn and utilize drainage modeling and design software (XPSWMM, AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
• Valid driver's license as travel to facilities and job sites may be required
• Experience or coursework with GIS software (ArcPro)
• Experience or coursework in hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and associated modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS)

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on water resources related projects
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for municipal storm drain systems and stormwater treatment
• Assist with CAD production of storm drain improvements, and SWPPPs
• Assist Project Engineers with NPDES and MS4 compliance and Watershed district permitting and coordination
• Assist with producing project drainage plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Develop regional stormwater plans and/or floodplain modeling and analysis
• Assist with design and permitting for Stream Restoration and Wetland Restoration projects
• Field work may include SWPPP inspections, infiltration testing, field measurements, site visits, and construction observation

Skills

CAD design

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Education

Civil Engineering degree (water resources)

Engineer-in-Training

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

XPSWMM

AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcPro

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer, EIT to join our Water Resources team in the Twin Cities metro. The role supports stormwater quality, drainage design, and modeling projects for municipal, watershed, and private clients across the Midwest.

You will contribute to preliminary design through construction, with opportunities for mentoring and hands-on CAD and hydrology work. Open to May 2026 graduates or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience.