Water Resources Engineer
About the Company
A well-established civil engineering consultancy with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest is growing its water resources practice. The firm takes a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to project delivery and has built a strong reputation across both public and private sector work throughout Oregon and Washington.
The Role
You'll be working across a diverse portfolio of stormwater, drainage, and floodplain projects from early planning through construction administration. This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership across project phases.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, including 2D modeling
- Design stormwater management facilities and drainage infrastructure
- Prepare plans, cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports
- Navigate floodplain permitting, FEMA processes, and agency coordination
- Support erosion control design and low impact development solutions
- Manage permitting timelines and contribute to construction administration through site visits and inspections
Required Qualifications
- Oregon PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)
- 4+ years of experience in water resources, stormwater, or hydraulic engineering
- Proficiency with H&H modeling software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSTORM, InfoDrainage, or similar)
- Strong technical writing and organizational skills
- Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with design standards and permitting in the Portland metro and/or SW Washington area
- Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS 2D, TUFLOW, or similar)
- Washington PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- FEMA floodplain mapping experience, including LOMR or CLOMR submittals
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam
- Experience with LID and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) on public or private projects
- Knowledge of Oregon DSL, USACE Section 404/401, and FEMA permitting
- CFM certification or willingness to obtain within one year
Compensation
- $105,000 to $135,000 depending on experience
- Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a Senior Water Resources Engineer title, with compensation reaching $145,000+
- Full benefits package
Interested?
This role is being managed confidentially. To learn more or express interest, reach out directly to Luke Merickel at .
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