Water Resources Engineer

asceSTL; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Remote work as needed

Job summary

M3 Engineering Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing St. Louis office. This technical role offers independent work and meaningful project delivery across water resources and civil engineering for public agencies and utilities.

Strong candidates will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Missouri PE or the ability to obtain one (Illinois licensure a plus), and experience delivering civil or water resources designs through multiple project phases.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Missouri PE license, or ability to obtain one; Illinois licensure is a plus.
• A background in civil or water resources design across multiple design phases.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate when needed.
• Willingness to tackle new challenges on a variety of projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sanitary sewer and force main planning and design.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Streambank stabilization and restoration.
• Stormwater and drainage studies and design.
• Floodplain analysis and flood mitigation.
• Prepare plans, calculations, reports, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with regulators and obtain permits.
• Apply engineering judgment to project challenges.
• Field investigations and site visits.
• Travel locally for project activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water Resources

Hydrology

Hydraulic Modeling

Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

M3 Engineering Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing St. Louis office. This is a technical role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, working independently, and having a meaningful role in project delivery. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of water resources and civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on work for public agencies and utilities.

What You’ll Do

• Sanitary sewer and force main planning and design
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Streambank stabilization and stream restoration
• Stormwater and drainage studies and design
• Floodplain analysis and flood mitigation
• Prepare plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables
• Permitting and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Apply engineering judgment to solve project-specific design and technical challenges
• Field investigations and site visits
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for project-related activities

Strong experience with design software, including:

• ArcGIS Pro
• PCSWMM
• HEC-RAS
• HydroCAD
• WaterCAD

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take ownership of technical assignments while working closely with project managers, clients, and other members of the M3 team. Basic requirements include:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Missouri PE license, or the ability to obtain one
• Illinois PE licensure is a plus
• A background in civil or water resources design with experience delivering civil or water resources projects through multiple phases of design and implementation
• The ability to work independently, organize priorities, and take ownership of assignments while knowing when to collaborate and ask questions
• Willingness to tackle new challenges on a variety of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong experience with design software, including:

• ArcGIS Pro
• PCSWMM
• HEC-RAS
• HydroCAD
• WaterCAD

M3 Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from M3.

Why M3

At M3, you’ll have direct access to company leadership, considerable freedom in how you approach your work, and the trust to take ownership of your responsibilities. Our project work spans transportation, water resources, stream restoration, asset management, and construction management, giving our engineers exposure to a variety of technical challenges. M3 offers a collaborative environment, professional trust, and a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a strong focus on technical quality.

The St. Louis Office

M3’s St. Louis office is located in Downtown St. Louis in the vibrant Washington Avenue business corridor, in the historic Lammert Building.

Our team works primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely as needed. Most projects are local, with travel generally taking place during regular business hours. Occasional overnight travel may be required.