Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is looking for a Water Resources Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah with 4-10 years of experience to support the Water Resources Group. Responsibilities include project engineering, task management, and supervision of junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, along with experience in stormwater modeling and floodplain studies. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $135,000+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of professional experience in water resource-related projects.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Professional Engineer License within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Stormwater modeling

Project management

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics

Job description

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

Duties and 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.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) preferred.
• 4-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource‑related projects.
• New Mexico Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range

$85,000 - $135,000+ depending on experience.

About Us

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is an engineering and architecture firm providing services across the United States.

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

We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.