Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid, Hydraulics & Modeling

McFarland Johnson; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP + 401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

McFarland Johnson, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join its Northeast group. The role emphasizes hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, 1D/2D modeling, and project delivery across transportation, municipal, and environmental sectors. Hybrid remote options are available in NY/NE offices.

The ideal candidate has strong modeling skills, GIS proficiency, and experience with HEC tools, ArcGIS, and design software. Join a collaborative, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in water resources; exceptional candidates considered.
• EIT/FE Certification is required.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within two years.
• Strong hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, and fluvial geomorphology experience.
• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HY-8, HydroCAD, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations for transportation, municipal, and environmental projects.
• Develop 1D/2D hydraulic models, evaluate results, and communicate findings to teams and clients.
• Utilize FHWA HECS (HEC-18/20/23) for scour and stability assessments and recommendations.
• Conduct field investigations for hydrologic/hydraulic assessments and monitoring.
• Support planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase delivery of water resources projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transportation, environmental, and municipal pockets.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, permit applications, and construction documents.
• Manage technical tasks, budgets, and schedules under project managers; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

EIT/FE Certification

PE license preferred or within two years

Tools

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

HEC-HMS

HY-8

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

McFarland Johnson, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join its Northeast group. The role emphasizes hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, 1D/2D modeling, and project delivery across transportation, municipal, and environmental sectors. Hybrid remote options are available in NY/NE offices.

The ideal candidate has strong modeling skills, GIS proficiency, and experience with HEC tools, ArcGIS, and design software. Join a collaborative, client-focused team.