Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a skilled Water Resources Engineer in Kansas City, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include managing water resource design projects, supervising staff, and conducting detailed studies and modeling.

The annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000+ based on experience. Join a team focused on innovative water resource solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in water resource-related projects.
• Moore Missouri Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise work of junior engineers and support staff.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain and hydrologic studies.
• Assist in preparation of engineering plans and specifications.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Stormwater modeling

Floodplain studies

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Hydrology or related field

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4-10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in our Kansas City office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific hydraulic engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
• Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree in Hydrology, Hydraulics, or a related field is preferred.
• 4-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource-related projects.
• Moore Missouri Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Location & Compensation

Position Location: Kansas City, Missouri.Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000+ depending on experience.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.