Water Resources Engineer II – Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Support the development of stream restoration, stormwater management, and ecological site design plans under the guidance of senior engineers
- Preparing grading and drainage designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Modeling flows using HEC-RAS or TR-55
- Compiling plan sets for regulatory review
- Assist with field visits to collect site data, assess feasibility, or observe construction
- Help develop concept-level plans, support permit submissions, and contribute to the technical details that bring restoration projects to life
- Integral part of the project delivery team—helping restore degraded systems while building your own professional skillset
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- 2+ years of professional experience in an engineering-related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS)
- Experience preparing or supporting erosion and sediment control, stormwater, or restoration plan sets
- A solid understanding of stream geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and/or BMP sizing
- Familiarity with jurisdictional design standards and basic permitting requirements
- Ability to support occasional fieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team under the guidance of senior staff
Benefits
- Help design and deliver real-world ecological solutions
- Gain exposure to restoration, stormwater, and nature-based design
- Work with a team that blends technical rigor with mission-driven values
- Learn from senior engineers, PMs, and field staff across diverse regions
- Contribute to projects that get built—not just sit on a shelf
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
grading designdrainage designstream restorationstormwater managementhydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingerosion controlsediment controlBMP sizingsite assessment
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailfieldwork supportteamworktechnical writingproject delivery
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in environmental engineeringBachelor’s degree in ecological engineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT)