Water Resources Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for a premier civil and environmental engineering firm in the Baton Rouge area. The role focuses on municipal water infrastructure design, reliability, and sustainability, with leadership across projects and client engagement.

You will develop water supply and distribution plans, optimize wastewater facilities, and apply hydrological analyses to enhance resilience against weather events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water resources.
• PE license in one or more states or ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water systems design and management.
• Proficiency with hydrological modeling software and advanced computational analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive design plans for potable water supply and distribution systems.
• Lead evaluation and optimization of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
• Conduct hydrological analyses to mitigate flood risks and improve resilience.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Implement advanced water treatment technologies to meet regulatory and environmental standards.
• Draft and present engineering reports and proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Initiate and oversee energy optimization across municipal projects.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Computational analysis

Client communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Hydrological modeling software

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is working with one of the premier civil & environmental engineering firms in the Baton Rouge area to identify a Senior Water Resources Engineer with deep expertise in municipal water infrastructure.

For nearly 70 years, this firm has served as the gold standard for municipal water engineering across Louisiana. As a Water Resources Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing municipal engineering solutions that not only meet today's standards but also anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. Your contributions will enhance the reliability and efficiency of water systems that serve communities, ensuring environmental sustainability for generations to come.

Performance Objectives

• Develop comprehensive design plans for potable water supply and distribution systems that enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Lead evaluation and optimization of existing wastewater collection and treatment facilities to improve operational performance.
• Conduct hydrological analyses and apply findings to mitigate flood risks, enhancing community resilience to adverse weather events.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, maintaining robust communication with clients.
• Implement advanced water treatment technologies to address evolving regulatory and environmental quality standards.
• Draft and present detailed engineering reports and proposals to clients and stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Initiate and oversee cost-effective solutions for energy optimization across varied municipal engineering projects.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, with a strong focus on water resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more relevant states or ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a proven track record in water systems design and management.
• Proficient in hydrological modeling software and advanced computational analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills for client presentations and collaborative teamwork.

Our client offers an extremely generous compensation and benefits package rarely matched in the industry.