Water Resources Engineer
Water Resources Engineer
Location: Albany, Westchester, Poughkeepsie, or Syracuse, NY
Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days remote per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive base salary + Straight-time overtime at all levels
About the Firm
My client is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm with a strong presence across New York State. Their collaborative teams deliver innovative solutions in transportation, water resources, environmental, and infrastructure projects. They value technical excellence, work-life balance, and equitable compensation-including straight-time overtime for all employees.
Position Summary
My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Engineer to join their New York team. This role involves leading and supporting water infrastructure projects with a focus on roadway drainage, stormwater management, and utility coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant, and community-focused designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Roadway design, including street and sidewalk plans and profiles
- Utility design, including plans and profiles of water and sanitary sewer services
- Drainage and stormwater management design in accordance with NYSDEC requirements
- Grading and erosion control plans
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D to assemble and manage AutoCAD design plan sets
- Coordinate with subconsultants regarding geotechnical services, landscape and lighting plans
- Construction administration and observation services
- Assist with developing application packages for municipal board review, ensuring compliance with:
- SEQR procedural requirements
- State and federal environmental laws
- Local zoning, subdivision, and land use regulations
- Accepted engineering standards and municipal planning documents
- Oversight of entry-level Assistant Project Engineers and technicians, including task delegation, quality control, scheduling, and coordination of project deliverables
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 4+ years of experience in water resources engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant design software
- Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations and SEQR
- PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills
Why Join This Firm?
- Straight-time overtime paid at all levels
- Hybrid flexibility: work from home 2-3 days per week
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration across transportation, environmental, and structural teams
- Clear career development pathways
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
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