Water Resources Engineer (Oregon)

3J Consulting Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

3J Consulting Inc. seeks a Water Resources Engineer with at least 4 years of experience to support multi-disciplinary stormwater, floodplain, and drainage projects in Oregon.

You will conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (including 2D modeling), prepare plans and estimates, coordinate with agencies, and assist in construction administration through site visits and reports. Oregon registration or ability to obtain within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in Oregon or able to obtain registration within six months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in water resources, stormwater, or hydraulic engineering.
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software such as XPSTORM, InfoDrainage, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar.
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficient in technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports for projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including 2D modeling and stormwater facility design.
• Coordinate with agencies, track permits and schedules, and support construction administration through site visits and inspections.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Water Resources / Environmental Engineering

Tools

XPSTORM

InfoDrainage

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

TUFLOW

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Water Resources Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will support a variety of multi-disciplinary public and private projects, including stormwater management, floodplain analysis, drainage infrastructure, low impact development, and other stormwater-related planning and design efforts.

You will assist in all phases of project design and delivery including preparing plans, cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports. Responsibilities also include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, including 2D modeling, stormwater facility design, floodplain permitting, erosion control, and agency coordination. You will track permitting requirements and schedules throughout each project and support construction administration through site visits, meetings, and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain registration within six months
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of equivalent training and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in water resources, stormwater, or hydraulic engineering
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSTORM, InfoDrainage, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in technical writing
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a project team
• Effective communication skills with internal teams, clients, and agency staff
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design standards and permitting requirements used by jurisdictions and agencies in the Portland metro and/or SW Washington area
• Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS 2D, TUFLOW, or similar)
• Washington PE license, or the ability to obtain within six months, is a plus
• Experience with FEMA floodplain mapping, Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), or Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) submittals
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam
• Experience designing and implementing Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) features in public and private projects
• Familiarity with Oregon DSL, USACE Section 404/401, and FEMA permitting processes
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within one year, is a plus

$110,000-$130,000 depending on experience (exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a Senior Water Resources Engineer position, with compensation up to $140,000+)

3J Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, our work, and the communities we serve.