Water Resources Staff Engineer | Westwood Professional Services

Hydropower Foundation, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Water Resources Staff Engineer to support permitting, design, and construction for Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects.

You will tackle stormwater design, hydraulics, and FEMA studies while coordinating with Civil and Water Resources engineers to protect communities. The role is ideal for graduates or early-career engineers with 0–4 years of experience who thrive in a collaborative and growth-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, eager to apply knowledge in real projects.
• 0–4 years of experience, capable of using advanced modeling software.
• Strong writing and communication skills with ability to liaise with peers, clients and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design for projects.
• Coordinate with teams to produce quality designs for solar, wind, and battery storage projects.
• Develop detailed reports and supporting documents; assist with FEMA studies as needed.
• Contribute to project outcomes through collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Stormwater modeling

Hydraulic design

FEMA studies

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

FLO2D

AutoCAD

Global Mapper

HEC-RAS

ArcPro

Job description

Water Resources Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Renewables team in our St. Cloud-MN, Minnetonka-MN, or Englewood-CO. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm-water regulations. Ideal for recent civil engineering (or related field) graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for increasing sustainability practices. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

Requirements

Launch Your Engineering Journey and Thrive with Westwood's Collaborative Team

At Westwood Professional Services, Inc., innovation, and excellence in water resources engineering aren't just goals—they're our mission. We're seeking ambitious, talented professionals to join our vibrant team across various offices. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic group dedicated to making a significant impact by completing stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies using state-of-the-art technology.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Innovative Project Engagement: Dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design, contributing to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside various teams within Westwood to produce quality designs for solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the country.
• Advanced Tool Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software, including FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC-RAS, and ArcPro, enhancing your ability to bring innovative designs to fruition.
• Professional Growth: Embark on a career filled with growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to become a key player in project outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related field), eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
• Individuals with 0-4 years of experience, ready to tackle complex engineering challenges using advanced modeling software.
• Candidates with a strong foundation in technical writing and communication, proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools, who can develop and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.

Your Role with Us: This is a full-time, in-office position where your work will directly contribute to our team's success. You will be responsible for a range of tasks from hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to preparing detailed reports. While this role does not have supervisory responsibilities, it offers a pathway to significant professional development within a supportive and energetic team environment.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.