Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Jobs

At least 1 year of progressive experience and knowledge of multiple wastewater treatment equipment, systems, or processes

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:

Knowledge and experience with wells and/or groundwater management design elements

Project design experience (stormwater management facility design, site and roadway design, drainage control plan development) including preparation of plans and specifications

Project or task management experience

Demonstrated written and oral presentation skills

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain certification within one year

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling experience, including snowpack assessment

Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design.

Drainage design, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and floodplain analysis.

Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Create and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models.

Conduct storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

The successful candidate will be technically superior and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Prefer five years of non-academic experience, after graduation, working on water resources engineering projects under the supervision of a professional engineer.

Experience completing watershed studies, stormwater analyses and retrofits, drainage design, permitting, as well as other related experience is preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, ICPR 3 and 4, HEC-RAS or equivalent software is preferred.

B.S. in civil engineering or master’s degree in water resources engineering is desirable.

Familiarity with ArcHydro, GWIS, SWMM, MIKE SHE, PONDS, HEC-HMS, Modret, HY-8, StormCAD, WaterCAD, CulvertMaster, and FlowMaster is a plus.

Solid oral and written communication skills.

BS in Civil Engineering required, Masters preferred .

Desire to work in a team environment.

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is preferred but not required.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Entry Level Water / Wastewater Engineer

Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and responsibilities

Display the desire to gain broad civil engineering knowledge while becoming proficient in water resources

On the job training to learn knowledge of firm's policies, practices, standards and local/standard agency regulations and standards

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years experience; or

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with no experience required

Prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and quantify runoff

Self-driven time management and organizational skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited program

A previous internship related to your field of study

BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Understanding of Stormwater Management Calculations and permitting in Maryland.

Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

3+ years of experience in Roadway Engineering or Water Resources Design

Experience with water resources design and software including but not limited to TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, HydroCAD, HEC RAS.

Experience in Erosion and Sediment Control Design and permitting in Maryland.

Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or hydrology software preferred, but not required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Superior problem solving and analytical skills.

Prepare hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality models to address water resource challenges.

Analyze reports, maps, and other data to plan and design projects.

Coordinate with other engineering departments on complex multi-discipline projects.

Technical knowledge, experience and/or education in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, calculations, and design.

Possesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

Developing water management plans related to industrial water use and erosion control,

Knowledge of software packages such as HEC-HMS, SEDCAD, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, GoldSim. Experience with Flo-2D is preferred.

Strong writing skills and experience with producing technical memos, reports and specification documents.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.

At least 4 years of experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, or a related field.

Previous consulting experience is a plus but is not required.

Advanced degrees and additional professional certifications (e.g., QSD/P, QISP, ToR, CPSWQ, CFM) are pluses but are not required.

Job Location and Remote Work

Identify proposed improvements to existing storm drain systems to reduce flooding.

Work with local agency field maintenance teams to identify maintenance actions and frequencies for stormwater BMPs, drainage channels, and inlets.

At least 7 years of professional experience in water resources engineering and related experience

Demonstrated experience with 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-RAS 2D)

Demonstrated experience with other analysis and design software packages (e.g., Bentley FlowMaster, FHWA’s Hydraulic Toolbox, HY-8, Microstation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcMap)

Experience with both open channel and closed conduit hydraulics

Experience with RiverWare river and reservoir modeling

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field

Designing stormwater best management practices for water quality purposes

Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Minimum of four years of professional experience in water resources engineering or related field

Experience with wetland regulation and wetland banking

Analysis and development of technically complex hydrologic and hydraulic computer models

Evaluation of proposed modifications to existing water control structures

Navigation & Dredging – design of channels and turning basins, analysis of vessel traffic and hazards, dredging, dredged material management.

Apply knowledge of codes and standards relative to water resources/coastal engineering.

Communication: Good communication skills (spoken and written), including ability to draft a variety of correspondence and other communications, summary reports, etc.

4+ years of experience with hydraulic & hydrologic engineering.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MATLAB, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWAT, and working knowledge of GIS.

Working knowledge of codes and standards relative to hydraulic and hydrologic engineering.

Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

Strong logic and writing skills

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Perform various technical engineering tasks for the planning, design, and construction phases of water/wastewater treatment design projects

Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D

Prepare engineering calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.

Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

Strong logic skills and writing skills

Visa sponsorship will be offered to candidates based in the U.S.

Relocation is not offered for this position.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

AutoCAD experience is a plus

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High interest in the water/wastewater process field

Relevant coursework, internships, and research

Positive team- and client-focused attitude directed towards delivering quality work on time and within budget

Desire to be an active participant in professional associations

Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

Strong logic skills and writing skills

Visa sponsorship will be offered to candidates based in the U.S.

Relocation is not offered for this position.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification or ability to obtain CFM within 6 months

GIS experience and demonstrated knowledge of working through the GIS platform

Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

Experience in hydrology and hydraulic modeling using programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS

Strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, and standard office software

Strong written and verbal communication skills