Water Resources Project Engineer - Reno/Tahoe

NCE; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Diverse projects across NV and N. CA

Collaborative environment

Salary and benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

NCE is actively recruiting a Project Engineer to support Northern Nevada's Water Resources Practice, blending office and field work. You will apply hydrology and hydraulics principles to roadway drainage and infrastructure projects, communicating effectively within a team environment.

The role requires a civil/environmental engineering degree, Nevada PE eligibility, and experience with flood control design and hydrologic modeling. Travel to sites in Reno or Lake Tahoe is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• Registered Nevada PE or ability to obtain Nevada PE license within 6 months
• Experience in design of roadway drainage, flood control, and erosion control
• Familiarity with drainage manuals and highway drainage criteria
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPStorm, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis
• Understanding of stormwater management principles and environmental regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Responsibilities

• Evaluate roadway hydrology and hydraulics, support design of roadway drainage systems, and lead preparation of technical reports
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and similar tools
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to project reports
• Participate in river and flood control channel engineering and restoration projects
• Experience developing drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates
• Assist in design projects for stormwater systems and urban drainage

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

XPStorm

Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis

Job description

NCE is actively recruiting a Project Engineer to support Northern Nevada's Water Resources Practice, blending office and field work. You will apply hydrology and hydraulics principles to roadway drainage and infrastructure projects, communicating effectively within a team environment.

The role requires a civil/environmental engineering degree, Nevada PE eligibility, and experience with flood control design and hydrologic modeling. Travel to sites in Reno or Lake Tahoe is expected.