Water Resources Engineer II

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC; Frankfort, Louisville (KY, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC is seeking an Engineer II to support the design and implementation of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes hydrology, hydraulics, and ecological design with fieldwork and travel to project sites, ensuring designs meet project goals and regulatory requirements.

Based in Louisville or Frankfort, KY, you will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and PMs to deliver real-world ecological

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, water resources, or ecological engineering.
• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS).
• Experience preparing or supporting erosion and sediment control, stormwater, or restoration designs and/or plan sets.
• Solid understanding of watershed hydrology, stream geomorphology, hydraulics, and BMP sizing.
• Ability to support fieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team under the guidance of senior staff

Responsibilities

• Support the development of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and ecological site design plans.
• Prepare grading and drainage designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Model flows using HEC-RAS or TR-55.
• Assist with field visits and data collection for feasibility and QA/QC.
• Contribute to technical drawings and regulatory documentation.
• Support project delivery across both office locations

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Ecological design

Fieldwork

Team collaboration

Regulatory permitting

Design modeling & analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, water resources, or ecological engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

TR-55

FlowMaster

Rivermorph

GIS

Job description

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.

We’re looking for anEngineer II to support the design and implementation of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong fundamentals in hydrology, hydraulics, and ecological design who’s ready to contribute to meaningful, field-tested solutions—and grow into technical leadership. You can be based out of either RES’s Louisville or Frankfort, Kentucky office, working closely with our internal engineers, scientists, and project managers in both offices. You’ll spend most of your time focused on design, modeling, and technical analysis, with travel to project sites for assessments, construction support, and QA/QC review.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• You’ll help design and deliver real-world ecological solutions
• You’ll gain exposure to stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and nature-based design
• You’ll work with a team that blends technical rigor with mission-driven values
• You’ll learn from engineers, PMs, and field staff across diverse projects and settings
• You’ll contribute to projects that get built—not just sit on a shelf

A Day in the Life

As an Engineer II, you’ll support the development of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater management, and ecological site design plans under the guidance of senior engineers and designers. Your day may include preparing grading and drainage designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D, modeling flows using HEC-RAS or TR-55, or compiling plan sets for regulatory review.

You may assist with field visits to collect site data, assess feasibility, or observe construction, ensuring designs are implemented as intended. You’ll help develop concept-level plans and detailed designs, support permitting-related document preparation, and contribute to the technical details that bring our restoration projects to life.

Whether you’re running models, drafting cross sections, updating plan sets, or performing technical writing, you’ll be an integral part of the project delivery team—helping restore degraded environmental systems while building your own professional skillset.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• ABachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, water resources, or ecological engineering
• 2+ years of professional experience in an engineering-related field
• Experience inAutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS)
• Experience preparing or supportingerosion and sediment control, stormwater, or restoration designs and/or plan sets
• A solid understanding ofwatershed hydrology, stream geomorphology, hydraulics, and/or BMP sizing
• Familiarity withjurisdictional waters and basic regulatory permitting requirements
• Ability to supportfieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation
• Ability towork as part of a collaborative team under the guidance of senior staff

What will make you stand out?

• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, water resources, or ecological engineering
• APE license or active pursuit of licensure
• Hands-on experience withstormwater modeling, stream restoration, or wetland design
• Experience withearthwork volume calculations and feasibility planning
• Participation in the regulatory agency approval process for a stormwater or restoration project
• Comfort performingsite assessments, writing technical memos, or supporting construction oversight
• Understanding reference reach data and regional curves to support design
• Ability to read and interpret restoration construction plans

Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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As set forth in Resource Environmental Solutions LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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