Senior Water Resource Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc. is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer in Omaha to lead Municipal and Stormwater projects. In this role, you will manage all design and construction phases efficiently, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D. A competitive salary between $145,000 and $185,000 depending on experience is offered, along with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nebraska or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Proficiency in drainage analysis, planning, and design.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services efficiently.
• Oversee project delivery from start to finish, delegating as needed.
• Complete site designs and perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

AutoCAD Civil3D

Drainage Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

HEC-RAS

PC-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our team in Omaha as a Practice Leader for Municipal and Stormwater projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments, delegating work to junior and mid‑level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, and drainage plans.
• Actively participate in and adhere to the company safety program and ensure that all team members are compliant.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to ensure designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D; experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
• Experience with drainage‑related software programs such as HEC‑RAS, PC‑SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY‑8, and others.
• Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Existing relationships with clients in Omaha and the surrounding area are preferred.

Job Location & Salary

Omaha, Nebraska

Salary: $145,000.00 – $185,000.00+ depending on experience. Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.