Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

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We are expanding our Water Resources team in Sioux Falls, SD! Are you looking for new growth opportunities in Water Resources engineering?

If you love working with one of the most valuable resources in the world and desire to make a difference in your community, join Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) as a Water Resources Engineer and put your knowledge and skills into action to solve complex water management issues involving both water quantity and quality.

We are currently seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team:

• Write, develop, organize, and review project studies, reports, and design documents for water resources projects.
• Provide field services and construction oversight for water resources projects such as dams, levees, streams, and lakes.
• Be a mentor and develop younger engineers to become effective water resource modelers, designers, planners, and project managers.
• Engage in public speaking regarding civil engineer water resources projects.

Likely Water Resources projects this role will be involved in are: hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water planning, stream restoration, design of flood reduction and water quality improvements, and watershed-scale plans and studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in water resources engineering, preferably in the Midwest.
• South Dakota Professional Engineer’s License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Demonstrated experience with urban and rural hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience as a Project Manager developing water resource project work scopes, budgeting and schedules.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to communicate with team members, client groups, and public.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel periodically.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by April 30, 2025

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