Water Resources Engineer in Training

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks an experienced Engineer in Training to support our Water Resources design team in Kansas City. Primary work includes water-related projects such as drainage, potable water infrastructure, and sanitary/wastewater systems.

The role offers mentorship from senior engineers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We require an ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources and an EIT certificate, with 2+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resource Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university (Masters considered).
• EIT Certification (FE exam) required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in design production, calculations, or technical writing.
• Knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley design platforms is a plus.
• Experience with WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD or USACE HEC programs is a plus.
• GIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations or assessments.
• Perform design engineering calculations.
• Assist in the design of water and stormwater infrastructure.
• Provide data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in writing and production of project reports.
• Work under the guidance and mentorship of senior engineers.

Skills

EIT Certification

2+ years experience

Strong design & writing ability

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

InRoads

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

StormCAD

HEC programs

GIS software

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking an experienced Engineer in Training professional to support the Water Resources design team in our Kansas City office. The position will focus primarily on water-related projects, which can include drainage/flood control including dams and levees, potable/supply water infrastructure, and sanitary/wastewater infrastructure engineering services. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow as a professional working in a fast-paced team environment. Wilson & Company offers top tier benefits, strives to enable a suitable work-life balance for all employees, and proudly maintains collaborative and positive work environments.

Please note, this position is not currently considering new graduates.

Essential Job Functions

• Support field investigations or assessments.
• Perform design engineering calculations.
• Assist in the design of various types of water and stormwater infrastructure.
• Provide data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate with the writing and the production of project reports.
• Work under the direct guidance and mentorship of senior engineers.

Required Experience

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resource Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited college or university. Masters degrees will receive due consideration.
• EIT Certification (i.e., passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam).
• 2+ year(s) of relevant experience, preferably in construction plan production, design calculations, and/or technical writing.
• Knowledge in the use of Autodesk (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D) or Bentley (e.g., Microstation, InRoads) design platforms is a plus.
• Experience with commercial engineering modeling software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, and USACE HEC programs is a plus.
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) working experience is a plus.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000+ depending on experience

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.