Water Resources Engineer - Renewables

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 99,200 - 134,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig invites dynamic engineers to apply for the Water Resources Engineer – Renewables, specializing in Water Resources within our Energy Solutions Department. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, particularly those experienced in renewable energy projects.

You will use 2D modeling software such as HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, and InfoWorks ICM to perform analyses, develop plans, and collaborate with clients and junior staff while

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Civil PE registration; NCEES record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply current engineering techniques to complete tasks and support other civil and structural design workflows.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Utilize 2D modeling software (HEC‑RAS 2D, FLO‑2D, InfoWorks ICM) for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Conduct sediment transport analyses and scour calculations for renewable energy projects.
• Develop plans, specifications and observation reports.
• Resolve design challenges, including field observations and reconciling data sources.
• Design and review computations related to stormwater management for renewable projects in urban and rural areas.
• Maintain a value engineering mindset throughout development, design and construction.
• Collaborate with multi-market teams and clients to understand technical needs and identify feasible solutions.
• Support marketing, sales and business development within the assigned market.
• Demonstrate creativity and design ownership.

Skills

Hydrologic engineering

Hydraulic engineering

2D modeling

HEC-RAS 2D

FLO-2D

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Sediment transport

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

HEC-RAS 2D

FLO-2D

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig invites dynamic and driven individuals to apply for the role of Water Resources Engineer – Renewables, specializing in Water Resources within our Energy Solutions Department. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, particularly those experienced in renewable energy projects.

What You’ll Do

• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and support other civil and structural design workflows as necessary on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Works closely with and provides guidance to junior engineers.
• Utilize advanced 2D modeling software such as HEC‑RAS 2D, FLO‑2D, and InfoWorks ICM to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Conduct sediment transport analyses and scour calculations to ensure the integrity and sustainability of renewable energy projects.
• Develop plans, specifications and observation reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound industry engineering practices.
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design challenges that may include performing field investigation or observations and when necessary, resolving discrepancies between multiple sources of information.
• Performs design and reviews of computations and calculations related to the stormwater management design of renewable projects in urban and rural areas.
• Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction.
• Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify the best feasible solution(s).
• Supports marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
• Demonstrates a wide degree of out‑of‑the‑box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration; NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 3+ years of experience in water resource design for renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies related to rural and urban drainage.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control applications in addition to temporary and permanent stormwater treatment techniques is highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex hydrologic and hydraulic data.
• Experience in performing 2D sediment transport analyses and scour calculations in cohesive and non‑cohesive soils is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 2D modeling software such as HEC‑RAS 2D, FLO‑2D, and InfoWorks ICM, as well as ArcGIS software.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $99,200 – $134,100.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job‑specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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