Water Resources Engineer: Hydraulics, Dams & Flood Risk

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) matched

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water team. You will design waterway structures and perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to deliver projects near water resources and waterways.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of water resources experience, an AEC background, and a path toward licensure. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering cost-effective solutions for complex water projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field is required; specialization in hydraulic/hydrologic or water resources is preferred.
• 5+ years of water resource engineering experience is required.
• EIT certification or path toward licensure is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, ArcGIS and SITES is preferred.
• USACE, NEPA, Civil Works, and permitting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate waterway structures, locks, dams, dam safety, and flood risk management projects.
• Set up and solve surface water hydrology problems using appropriate tools.
• Develop hydraulic models for open channels and conduits in dams and levee systems.
• Conduct safety and condition inspection surveys; write reports and document findings.
• Lead and mentor junior staff in water resources analyses, design and construction.
• Prepare technical proposals and manage hydrologic/hydraulic design work streams.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in water resources or environmental engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ArcGIS

SITES

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water team. You will design waterway structures and perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to deliver projects near water resources and waterways.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of water resources experience, an AEC background, and a path toward licensure. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering cost-effective solutions for complex water projects.