Water Resources Engineer

Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC in Port Vincent, LA seeks a full-time Water Resources Engineer to analyze and design stormwater and water resource systems, with some work-from-home flexibility.

The role involves preparing engineering calculations, technical reports and design drawings; supporting permitting and regulatory compliance; and coordinating with internal teams such as survey, planning, and landscape architecture to deliver projects from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT or PE licensure in Louisiana (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Experience with design and modeling software is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design stormwater and water resource systems.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports and design drawings.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with survey, planning and landscape teams; attend client meetings and field visits.

Skills

Water resources management

Stormwater management

Hydrology

Hydraulic analysis

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE licensure in Louisiana (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Company Description

Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC (QES), founded in 2009, is a full-service firm providing Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Grants Management, and Land Surveying services to both private and public sector clients. The firm has built strong, long‑term relationships across Louisiana’s parishes, with a primary focus in the southern part of the state while reaching as far as Texas and Florida. QES emphasizes customer service and collaborative problem‑solving, which has driven steady growth and repeat partnerships. A multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals and support staff delivers innovative, practical design solutions. Clients also benefit from QES’s network of professional partners, including architects and other engineering firms, enabling comprehensive and coordinated project delivery.

Role Description

This full-time Water Resources Engineer role is based in Port Vincent, LA, with some work‑from‑home flexibility. The Water Resources Engineer will analyze and design stormwater and water resource systems, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for public and private infrastructure projects. Daily responsibilities include preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and design drawings; supporting permitting and regulatory compliance; and coordinating with internal teams such as survey, planning, and landscape architecture. The role involves reviewing site development plans for drainage and water quality impacts, assisting with project proposals and cost estimates, and participating in client meetings and field visits as needed. The engineer will contribute to project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in water resource management, including planning and design of water‑related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of stormwater and stormwater management practices, such as detention, conveyance, and low‑impact development solutions.
• Understanding of water quality principles, best management practices, and regulatory standards relevant to municipal and site development projects.
• Proficiency in hydrology, including rainfall‑runoff analysis, watershed characterization, and use of hydrologic modeling tools.
• Ability to perform hydraulic analyses for channels, culverts, storm drains, and related systems using appropriate software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; EIT or PE licensure in Louisiana (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Experience with design and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD or Civil 3D, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, or similar tools).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and willingness to perform occasional fieldwork.