Engineer (PE) - Water Resources

Job Location: Thief River Falls, MN

Are you looking to make a difference by protecting our most valuable natural resource? Join Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) as a Water Resources Engineer and put your knowledge and skills into action to solve complex water resources issues involving both water quantity and quality.

This Engineer (PE) - Water Resources opening is great if you are looking to take on more of a project manager role or if you''re an experienced Water Resources Engineer looking to find a better fit. No matter your experience level, you will have a great team of Water Resources Engineers to help you advance your skills.

• Prepare studies, reports, and design documents to support plans and specifications for civil and water resources projects and watershed planning efforts.
• Prepare hydrologic and hydrology models.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations.
• Prepare outline of engineering services, scope of work, Project Engineering and Design.
• Develop solutions for various types of Water Resource projects.
• Perform project management duties.
• Lead for client contact and communications.

Our water resources engineers work on a variety of exciting projects including water quality practices, flood storage basins, lake outlets, stream restoration, agricultural drainage systems, stormwater resiliency planning, and many other projects related to Water Resources Engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the civil and water resources engineering areas.
• MN Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain the license within 6 months.
• Basic understanding of water resources and associated regulations in Minnesota.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid critical thinking skills, along with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, and self-motivated.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Valid driver's license in good standing with availability for periodic travel.
• 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 and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $85,882 - $104,967 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee 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 Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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