Senior Project Engineer, Water Resources

TYPSA US

Water Resources Senior Project Engineer at TYPSA leading major hydraulic infrastructure projects. Overseeing planning, design, and analysis for water resources systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Water Resources Senior Project Engineer will lead the planning, analysis, and design of major water resources infrastructure projects across a broad range of public- and private-sector clients, with emphasis on large-scale hydraulic works including dams and reservoirs, major water transmission systems, large-diameter conveyance infrastructure, water regulation and storage facilities, and regional-scale water treatment systems.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of water resources projects, including dam safety and reservoir routing studies, large-scale surface water modeling, flood control infrastructure design, and major hydraulic system evaluations.
Lead the planning, analysis, and design of major water conveyance and transmission systems including large-diameter pipelines, aqueducts, open channels, tunnels, pumping stations, and associated hydraulic infrastructure.
Lead the feasibility study, conceptual design, and detailed engineering of dams, reservoirs, weirs, diversion works, and other large-scale water regulation and storage infrastructure.
Lead potable water supply, regional-scale water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment systems, water reuse and recycled water projects, and major advanced treatment infrastructure.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, design reports, and supporting documentation.
Prepare construction documents, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs.
Apply applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and design standards to engineering work.
Demonstrate initiative, sound engineering judgment, and oversee Project Engineers in a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in water-related engineering disciplines, with demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of major hydraulic infrastructure projects (large-scale transmission systems, dams, reservoirs, or regional water treatment facilities)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (ability to obtain AZ license by comity in a reasonable timeframe). An active CA license is a plus.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale hydraulic infrastructure projects, such as major transmission mains, dam or reservoir design, regional conveyance systems, or large water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
Experience working with municipal, state, and/or federal agencies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presentations.
Experience with industry-standard engineering software and modeling tools used in water-related design, including hydraulic simulation platforms (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM, eInfoWorks, or equivalent), dam break and reservoir routing models, and GIS-based hydrologic analysis tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects across different geographic locations.
Travel required as necessary to support project and client needs.
Valid Driver’s License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier.

Benefits

Comp & perks

TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydrologic analysishydraulic analysisdesign of hydraulic infrastructurewater resources engineeringfeasibility studyconceptual designengineering calculationstechnical writingcost estimationquantity take-offs

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsengineering judgmentindependent workcollaborationcommunication skillsteam-oriented approachinitiativeleadershipproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) licenseAZ license by comityCA license