Water Resources Engineer – Hydrology & Drainage Design

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NCE in Nevada is seeking a Project Engineer to support water resources projects with a mix of office and field work. You will apply hydrology and hydraulics to roadway drainage, flood control, and infrastructure projects while communicating findings in a team setting.

The role requires a civil/environmental engineering degree, Nevada PE eligibility within 6 months, and experience with HEC modeling, ArcGIS, and drainage design. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
• Nevada PE eligibility or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in roadway drainage, flood control, erosion control.
• Familiarity with local drainage manuals and highway design criteria.
• Proficient in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
• Understanding of stormwater management and environmental regs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to work independently or in a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate roadway hydrology and hydraulics; lead preparation of technical reports.
• Model hydrology/hydraulics using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and similar tools.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to project reports.
• Participate in river and flood control channel engineering and restoration.
• Develop drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Support design for stormwater systems and green infrastructure.
• Contribute to watershed assessments, GIS mapping, and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated water projects.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage design

GIS mapping

Technical reporting

Team communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel-ready

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/Civil3D

XPStorm

Job description

NCE in Nevada is seeking a Project Engineer to support water resources projects with a mix of office and field work. You will apply hydrology and hydraulics to roadway drainage, flood control, and infrastructure projects while communicating findings in a team setting.

The role requires a civil/environmental engineering degree, Nevada PE eligibility within 6 months, and experience with HEC modeling, ArcGIS, and drainage design. Travel to project sites is expected.