Riley Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in water resources. Our mission is to engineer and implement solutions to provide society with water infrastructure. Riley was founded to improve people's lives by ensuring that all have the necessary civil infrastructure to facilitate socioeconomic well-being. Our employees rally behind that mission and enjoy building the firm from the ground up together—pairing technical expertise with business acumen and a heart for helping others.Candidate must demonstrate professional experience in an engineering consulting role. Resume must be project-based and include projects the candidate has worked on in the United States. Include: project title, client, location, your role, software you used, and any calculations or analyses you performed. Please do not apply if you do not meet these qualifications.WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER ROLE We are recruiting a talented and motivated civil engineer who is eager to grow with a dynamic and rapidly developing firm. This unique position will entail both field work and office-based engineering. The ideal candidate will feel energized conducting hands-on field investigations, data collection, construction observations, and water/wastewater system assessments—while also excelling at technical analysis, design, modeling, and professional report writing.If you enjoy contributing to water, wastewater, drainage, and site civil projects across sectors such as mining, residential, commercial, and tribal clients, this role may be the perfect fit.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Field Responsibilities Travel to project sites within and outside typical work hours as neededCoordinate staking of long distance remote/rural waterline and sewer alignmentsGround and drone reconnaissance of potential pipeline routesLead team to perform flush testing of water distribution systems for hydraulic modeling and calibrationPerform site visits, field investigations, and surveys to assess drainage patterns, channel conditions, erosion, sediment transport, and infrastructure performanceConduct field-based hydrology and hydraulics data collection (e.g., flow measurements, sediment sampling, GPS data collection, field reconnaissance)Inspect and oversee construction activities related to stormwater, site civil, and water/wastewater infrastructureDocument field conditions thoroughly, including photographs, field notes, measurements, and observationsPerform field assessments of water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems for compliance with regulations and performance requirementsCoordinate with contractors, clients, and team members onsite to ensure construction or field activities align with design intentEnsure safety compliance during fieldwork, including use of PPE and adherence to field safety protocolsLead a team of entry-level engineers and technicians to achieve project goals and tasksTravel to the Navajo Nation or other tribal locations performing homesite inspections and designing septic systems and water connectionsOffice Responsibilities – Engineering & Technical Reporting Project Management: Manage schedule and coordinate project deliverablesRegularly report project status to Principal or Program ManagerEnsure project is on track with deliverablesLead a team to achieve project deliverablesProvide weekly or bi-weekly updates to the clientCoordinate invoicing and billing; review time entriesManage subconsultants (surveyors, archaeologists, geotechnical, etc.)Prepare work scopes for internal team and subconsultantsWater and Wastewater: Model and evaluate water systems using EPANET, WaterCAD, InfoWater, etc.Design long distance rural waterlines, booster stations, tanks, and pressure reducing valvesDesign sewer systems including extensions, septic systems, and lagoonsPerform system planning, scenario analysis, and calibrationPrepare permitting documents, engineering memos, and technical reportsDesign to meet environmental, ROW, archaeological, and biological requirementsDesign water and wastewater systems using AutoCAD Civil 3DMay be required to seal engineering deliverablesHydrology and Hydraulics: Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for stormwater designPerform calculations using HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, HEC-DSSVue, and GIS toolsPerform sediment transport analysesPrepare detailed technical reportsDesign channels using AutoCAD Civil 3DMay be required to seal engineering deliverablesSite Civil Drainage and Design: Design retention/detention basins, grading, channels, and drainage structuresDevelop Civil 3D drawings for grading, drainage, and utilitiesPrepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimatesMay be required to seal engineering deliverablesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in civil engineering10–14 years of experience in civil or water resources engineering consultingProfessional Engineer (PE) certification (AZ, NM, UT, CO eligibility)Valid Driver's LicenseAbility to perform extensive field work (up to one week at a time)Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3DExperience leading projects as Project Engineer or Project ManagerEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredPREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Strong understanding of drainage and hydrology & hydraulicsExperience with water distribution and wastewater systemsStrong technical writing skillsProficiency with listed engineering softwareExperience in construction observation or environmental fieldworkWHAT WE'LL EXPECT FROM YOU 40 hours per week, based in Tucson, AZApproximately 30% fieldwork and 70% office workSelf-motivated and proactive learnerStrong teamwork and communication skillsOccasional travel and after-hours fieldworkValues alignment: Passion, Excellence, Integrity, Education, Balance, Humility, AdaptabilityWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Professional growth and leadership opportunitiesInfluence in a growing firm where your voice mattersSupportive and mentorship-driven culturePrivate office10 paid holidays; 3 weeks PTO (more with tenure)Company-paid health, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceOptional FSA/HSA and disability coverage401(k) with 5% company matchSalary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience)Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience.BENEFITS 401(k) matchingEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offRelocation assistanceVision insurancePersonal Information NameFirst LastEmail AddressAddressStreet Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code CountryYour PhoneUpload Your Resume Upload your Resume as a pdf, doc, docx. 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