Water Resources Project Engineer | Lead Stormwater & Design

JT Engineering, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Year-end bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD

401(k) with match

Generous PTO and holidays

Training & leadership development

Job summary

JT Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer in Wisconsin to lead stormwater and hydraulic design across municipal, transportation, and site development projects.

You will manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of water resources experience, a PE or the ability to obtain one within 12 months, and strong modeling skills with HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS.

Qualifications

• A BS in Civil Engineering with Water Resources focus.
• 5+ years in water resources engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop stormwater management systems (detention/retention ponds, infiltration systems, conveyance channels) ensuring regulatory compliance
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess water flow, flood risks, and drainage capacity using HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate water resource solutions into transportation and site development projects
• Prepare and review environmental reports, permits, and impact assessments, ensuring regulatory adherence and sustainability
• Lead and manage water resource projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing technical expertise, ensuring project goals, and supporting proposal preparation
• Conduct site inspections and oversee construction to ensure design specifications are met
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies, applying innovative solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff in water resource engineering
• Adhere to internal Quality Control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

SWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

JT Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer in Wisconsin to lead stormwater and hydraulic design across municipal, transportation, and site development projects.

You will manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of water resources experience, a PE or the ability to obtain one within 12 months, and strong modeling skills with HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS.