Staff Engineer - Water Resources

Support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, urban flooding, and water quality improvement

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to evaluate drainage systems and develop infrastructure solutions

Assist with storm sewer design, culvert design, infiltration basins, stormwater treatment systems, and other drainage infrastructure

Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory compliance activities

Contribute to projects focused on stormwater retrofits, watershed protection, and improving water quality before discharge into receiving waters

Assist with flood studies, and stream modeling efforts

Support grant-funded projects and planning initiatives that help communities implement resilient infrastructure solutions

Collaborate closely with Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams to develop integrated solutions

Conduct field investigations and support construction-phase activities

Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

0–4 years of civil engineering experience, with water resources experience preferred

Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools

Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer Drainage, or related engineering software is preferred

Interest in stormwater design, flood mitigation, and water quality projects

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Eagerness to learn, grow technically, and take on increasing project responsibilities

Work on a wide variety of projects, including watershed evaluation and planning, stormwater modeling and design, urban flood mitigation, water quality improvements, and stream hydraulics.

Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and modeling through design and construction

Collaborate across Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater disciplines

Receive direct mentorship from experienced engineers in a supportive, team-oriented environment

Contribute to impactful projects that improve community resilience and protect natural resources, including initiatives that enhance water quality in the Mississippi River watershed

Build technical expertise while developing a clear path for career growth and advancement

Work with long-standing clients and communities to deliver meaningful infrastructure solutions

Compensation Range

$56,800.00 - 98,500.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.