Water Resources Engineer

stvinc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

STV is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic, floodplain management, and water resources projects in New York. The role emphasizes strong technical foundations in water resources engineering and hands-on experience with stormwater management and floodplain mapping/modeling.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions for public-sector and infrastructure clients, performing analyses, building models,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watersheds, drainage systems, streams, rivers, and floodplains.
• Develop, modify, calibrate, and review hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Prepare floodplain studies and mapping analyses for state and local programs.
• Assist with planning and coordination of FEMA flood studies and map revisions.
• Conduct stormwater and drainage studies for municipal and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Water Resources

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

CFM certification preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

SWMM

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Job description

STV's Water Resources practice supports clients in addressing some of today's most challenging water-related issues, including stormwater management, flooding, drainage, watershed planning, flood protection, and infrastructure resilience.

We are seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team and support a diverse portfolio of stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic, floodplain management, and water resources projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical foundation in water resources engineering and demonstrated experience with stormwater management and floodplain mapping/modeling.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex water resources challenges, working with multidisciplinary teams, and developing practical solutions for public-sector and infrastructure clients.

What You'll Do

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watersheds, drainage systems, streams, rivers, and floodplains.
• Develop, modify, calibrate, and review hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Perform floodplain studies and mapping analyses in support of State and local floodplain management programs.
• Support preparation of C/LOMR studies, floodplain mapping updates, and related flood-risk analyses.
• Perform stormwater management and drainage studies for municipal, site development, and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate existing drainage and flood-control systems and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Design and evaluate stormwater management facilities, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention/retention facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Perform watershed delineation, drainage-area analysis, and spatial analysis using GIS.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, maps, and other project documentation.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, technical requirements, and construction documents.
• Support permitting and coordination with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and data collection.
• Coordinate with civil, transportation, environmental, structural, geotechnical, GIS, and other technical disciplines.
• Assist project managers with project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and other business development activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with stormwater management, drainage analysis, watershed studies, or flood mitigation.
• Experience with flood mitigation and resilience planning.
• Experience with floodplain mapping and FEMA flood studies is strongly preferred.
• Experience with 1D and/or 2D hydraulic modeling is desirable.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS or other GIS software.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, open-channel flow, drainage systems, and floodplain principles.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project schedules and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
• Experience with FEMA Risk MAP programs and floodplain studies.
• Experience preparing or supporting LOMRs, CLOMRs, or other FEMA map revisions.
• Experience with municipal stormwater master planning.
• Experience with green infrastructure, low-impact development, or nature-based stormwater solutions.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local stormwater and floodplain regulations.
• Experience with Civil 3D or other civil design software is a plus.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$95,975.90 - $109,686.74

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off