Water Resources Engineer – Senior

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

Water Resources Engineer III leading technical design for stream and wetland restoration projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful environmental solutions.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeHouston • Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll lead the technical design and plan development for stream and wetland restoration and stormwater management projects
Your day may include reviewing survey data, developing HEC-RAS or TR-55 models, creating grading plans in Civil 3D, or coordinating with permitting specialists and PMs
You’ll work with junior engineers to produce high-quality plan sets, run QA/QC reviews, and communicate with clients and agencies to support approval processes
In the field, you’ll perform site assessments and support QA/QC during construction to ensure plans are implemented as designed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering
PE license in the appropriate state
5+ years of professional experience in restoration, stormwater, or site development
Advanced capability in stream, wetland, or stormwater management design, including feasibility studies, concept design, and restoration plans development
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, TR-55, GIS, MicroStation)
Strong understanding of stream geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and/or stormwater BMP design
Ability to communicate directly with clients and regulatory agencies
Comfort leading design work with minimal oversight and supporting QA/QC in the field
Experience coordinating work within multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

You’ll apply advanced design skills to projects that make a lasting environmental impact
You’ll contribute directly to permitable, buildable, field-tested solutions
You’ll work with a talented, collaborative team who values science, innovation, and restoration
You’ll have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and lead technical delivery
You’ll engage with regulators and clients to help shape successful outcomes

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Hard Skills & Tools

stream management designwetland management designstormwater management designfeasibility studiesconcept designrestoration plans developmentQA/QC reviewssite assessmentshydraulicssediment transport

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam coordinationclient interactionproblem-solvingattention to detailindependent workcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in environmental engineeringBachelor’s degree in ecological engineeringPE license