Water Resources Project Engineer at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Sartell, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stormwater Design, Watershed Permitting, Hydrologic Analysis, Hydraulic Analysis, FEMA Studies, Hydrologic Modeling, Hydraulic Modeling, Drainage Calculations, Design Drawings, Technical Reports, Site Visits, Budget Management, Schedule Management, Mentoring, Erosion Control Design

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Water Resources Project Engineer Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our renewables team. The qualified individual will lead and manage permitting, design, and construction of Solar and Wind development projects. This position will serve as a technical lead coordinating with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet stormwater regulations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Primary Responsibilities Job duties include leading stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies using state-of-the-art technology. More specific duties include: Lead the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models Manage and coordinate with civil, electrical, and environmental teams within Westwood Perform and review drainage calculations and designs Prepare and oversee design drawings and design calculations Write and review technical reports documenting design methodologies Lead site visits and inspections as needed Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development Support the construction stormwater team with shear stress calculations, exhibit creation, and erosion control design Find and utilize various GIS datasets to support work on water resources and other related projects Communicate directly with clients and regulatory agencies Lead proposal development and business development efforts Requirements BS or MS degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering 5+ years of experience in stormwater hydrology and modeling Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months Proven project management experience Strong leadership and team coordination skills Excellent communication skills with clients and regulatory agencies Advanced problem-solving and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to write technical proposals, reports, and publications Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with competing priorities Experience with renewable energy projects (solar/wind) preferred

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will lead and manage the permitting, design, and construction phases for Solar and Wind development projects, serving as a technical lead for flood protection and stormwater regulation compliance. Primary duties involve leading stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and managing project budgets, schedules, and client communications.