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 Requirements: 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 – Technical Field Engineer Travel to project sites within and outside typical work hours as neededStaking of long distance remote/rural waterline and sewer alignmentsGround and drone reconnaissance of potential pipeline routesPerform 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 protocolsTravel to the Navajo Nation or other tribal locations, performing homesite inspections and designing septic systems and water connectionsOffice Responsibilities – Engineering & Technical Reporting Water and Wastewater: Model and evaluate existing and proposed water distribution systems using EPANET, WaterCAD, InfoWater, etc.Design long distance rural waterlines (alignment routing, plan and profile, pipe sizing, booster station design, tank design, pressure reducing valves, etc.)Design of sewer systems (sewer system extensions, septic systems, lagoons, etc.)Perform system planning, scenario analysis, and calibrationSupport preparation of permitting documents, engineering memos, and comprehensive technical reportsDesign of water and wastewater systems using AutoCAD Civil 3DHydrology and Hydraulics: Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for the design and evaluation of stormwater control structuresPerform hydrologic calculations using software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, HEC-DSSVue, and GIS toolsConduct hydraulic analyses and flood studies using HEC-RAS (1D/2D), Flow2D, FlowMaster, HY-8, CulvertMaster, etc.Perform sediment transport analyses and evaluate impacts on stormwater structuresPrepare detailed technical reports documenting methods, field data, modeling, and engineering conclusionsDesign of channels using AutoCAD Civil 3DSite Civil Drainage and Design: Design stormwater and site civil infrastructure—retention/detention basins, grading, channels, riprap protection, drainage structuresDevelop AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings including grading plans, drainage systems, and wet utilitiesPrepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimatesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in civil engineering2–5 years of experience in civil engineering or water resources engineering consultingValid Driver LicenseAbility and willingness to perform extensive field work (up to two consecutive weeks in the field at a time)Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3DEquivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience and understanding of drainage and hydrology & hydraulicsExperience and understanding of water distribution systems and water & wastewaterStrong technical writing skills, especially for field reports and engineering analysesProficiency with software listed in the duties aboveExperience in field inspections, construction observation, or environmental/engineering fieldworkWHAT WE'LL EXPECT FROM YOU 40 hours per week, based in our Tucson, AZ officeRoughly 50% fieldwork and 50% office work initially (may change over time)Self-motivated and resourceful in solving problems and learning new skillsAbility to collaborate with a team and communicate clearly with clients and contractorsOccasional travel and work outside normal hours for field tasksValues alignment: Passion, Excellence, Integrity, Education, Balance, Humility, AdaptabilityWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Opportunities for professional growth and leadership based on your interests and strengthsImpact on a growing firm where your voice and ideas matterSupportive colleagues and leadership committed to mentorship and meaningful workYour own office10 paid holidays per year; 3 weeks PTO (more with tenure)Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance optionsCompany-paid life insuranceOptional FSA/HSA, accident, illness, and disability coverage401(k) with 5% company matchSalary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 (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 insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr