Water Resources Project Engineer: Hydrology & H&H Modeling

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Water Resources to join our growing team. This role focuses on Hydrology and Hydraulics modeling, analysis, and project delivery for diverse water resources projects across multiple states.

The position may be based in our Jackson, Mississippi office or any other Neel-Schaffer office within the nine-state footprint. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with strong technical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, ready to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT certification or PE licensure or ability to obtain.
• 4+ years of Water Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrology and hydraulics modeling, analysis, and project delivery.
• Prepare technical analyses and deliverables for water resources projects.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams across states.
• Support fieldwork and project planning as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE licensure

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

PCSWMM

SMS

StormCAD

GIS-based apps

MicroStation

GEOPAK/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Water Resources to join our growing team. This role focuses on Hydrology and Hydraulics modeling, analysis, and project delivery for diverse water resources projects across multiple states.

The position may be based in our Jackson, Mississippi office or any other Neel-Schaffer office within the nine-state footprint. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with strong technical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, ready to advance