Water Resources Engineer (10-14 years)

Riley Engineering, LLC

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company-paid health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Tucson, AZ. This role involves both fieldwork and technical analysis, focusing on water and wastewater systems across various sectors. Ideal candidates have a degree in civil engineering, 10–14 years of consulting experience, and PE certification. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 – $130,000, along with professional growth opportunities and benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

10–14 years of experience in civil or water resources engineering consulting.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (AZ, NM, UT, CO eligibility).
Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Travel to project sites for fieldwork.
Coordinate staking of waterline and sewer alignments.
Inspect construction activities related to water/wastewater infrastructure.

Skills

Field investigations

Technical analysis

Data collection

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

EPANET

WaterCAD

Job description

Riley Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in water resources. Our mission is to engineer and implement solutions to provide society with water infrastructure. Riley was founded to improve people’s lives by ensuring that all have the necessary civil infrastructure to facilitate socioeconomic well-being. Our employees rally behind that mission and enjoy building the firm from the ground up together—pairing technical expertise with business acumen and a heart for helping others.

Candidate must demonstrate professional experience in an engineering consulting role. Resume must be project-based and include projects the candidate has worked on in the United States. Include: project title, client, location, your role, software you used, and any calculations or analyses you performed. Please do not apply if you do not meet these qualifications.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER ROLE

We are recruiting a talented and motivated civil engineer who is eager to grow with a dynamic and rapidly developing firm. This unique position will entail both field work and office-based engineering. The ideal candidate will feel energized conducting hands-on field investigations, data collection, construction observations, and water/wastewater system assessments—while also excelling at technical analysis, design, modeling, and professional report writing.

If you enjoy contributing to water, wastewater, drainage, and site civil projects across sectors such as mining, residential, commercial, and tribal clients, this role may be the perfect fit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Field Responsibilities

Travel to project sites within and outside typical work hours as needed
Coordinate staking of long distance remote/rural waterline and sewer alignments
Ground and drone reconnaissance of potential pipeline routes
Lead team to perform flush testing of water distribution systems for hydraulic modeling and calibration
Perform site visits, field investigations, and surveys to assess drainage patterns, channel conditions, erosion, sediment transport, and infrastructure performance
Conduct field-based hydrology and hydraulics data collection (e.g., flow measurements, sediment sampling, GPS data collection, field reconnaissance)
Inspect and oversee construction activities related to stormwater, site civil, and water/wastewater infrastructure
Document field conditions thoroughly, including photographs, field notes, measurements, and observations
Perform field assessments of water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems for compliance with regulations and performance requirements
Coordinate with contractors, clients, and team members onsite to ensure construction or field activities align with design intent
Ensure safety compliance during fieldwork, including use of PPE and adherence to field safety protocols
Lead a team of entry-level engineers and technicians to achieve project goals and tasks
Travel to the Navajo Nation or other tribal locations performing homesite inspections and designing septic systems and water connections

Office Responsibilities – Engineering & Technical Reporting

Project Management:

Manage schedule and coordinate project deliverables
Regularly report project status to Principal or Program Manager
Ensure project is on track with deliverables
Lead a team to achieve project deliverables
Provide weekly or bi-weekly updates to the client
Coordinate invoicing and billing; review time entries
Manage subconsultants (surveyors, archaeologists, geotechnical, etc.)
Prepare work scopes for internal team and subconsultants

Water and Wastewater:

Model and evaluate water systems using EPANET, WaterCAD, InfoWater, etc.
Design long distance rural waterlines, booster stations, tanks, and pressure reducing valves
Design sewer systems including extensions, septic systems, and lagoons
Perform system planning, scenario analysis, and calibration
Prepare permitting documents, engineering memos, and technical reports
Design to meet environmental, ROW, archaeological, and biological requirements
Design water and wastewater systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D
May be required to seal engineering deliverables

Hydrology and Hydraulics:

Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for stormwater design
Perform calculations using HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, HEC-DSSVue, and GIS tools
Perform sediment transport analyses
Prepare detailed technical reports
Design channels using AutoCAD Civil 3D
May be required to seal engineering deliverables

Site Civil Drainage and Design:

Design retention/detention basins, grading, channels, and drainage structures
Develop Civil 3D drawings for grading, drainage, and utilities
Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
May be required to seal engineering deliverables

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
10–14 years of experience in civil or water resources engineering consulting
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (AZ, NM, UT, CO eligibility)
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to perform extensive field work (up to one week at a time)
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience leading projects as Project Engineer or Project Manager
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of drainage and hydrology & hydraulics
Experience with water distribution and wastewater systems
Strong technical writing skills
Proficiency with listed engineering software
Experience in construction observation or environmental fieldwork

WHAT WE’LL EXPECT FROM YOU

40 hours per week, based in Tucson, AZ
Approximately 30% fieldwork and 70% office work
Self-motivated and proactive learner
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Occasional travel and after-hours fieldwork
Values alignment: Passion, Excellence, Integrity, Education, Balance, Humility, Adaptability

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US