Water Resources Engineer IV

At RES were looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond bringing initiative integrity and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is keywe thrive on teamwork open communication and diverse a field that constantly changes we value those who are resilient adaptable and resourceful in the face of challenges. If youre intellectually curious eager to learn and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources youll find your place here.

As an Engineer IV at RES youll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to stream wetland or stormwater management projects. Youll serve as a subject matter expert in your disciplineleading teams through complex hydrologic hydraulic and ecological designs while also managing regulatory reviews project delivery and field implementation. Youll play a key role in mentoring junior staff driving quality across multiple projects and guiding our clients through technically and logistically challenging restoration efforts. See some off the projects our engineers work on here.

• Youre the go-to expert. Whether your specialty is stream geomorphology or BMP design your experience and insights guide some of our most critical technical decisions.
• Youll get to lead and grow others. Youll manage projects and mentor junior engineersshaping not only deliverables but the next generation of RES leaders.
• Your work will be built. Youll see your designs come to life on the ground with opportunities to participate in fieldwork and construction oversight.
• Youll have client-facing influence. Youll help build partnerships manage contracts and ensure that our technical solutions meet real-world needs.
• Youll work at the intersection of ecology and engineering. Whether youre restoring a watershed or managing stormwater in a changing climate your work makes a measurable environmental impact.

A Day in the Life

You may start your day by reviewing a hydraulic model and QA/QCing plan sets for a large stream restoration project headed for agency review. Midday youre on a call with a client to walk through design revisions balancing technical needs with site constraints and budget. Later youre reviewing erosion and sediment control details submitted by a junior engineeroffering feedback and making sure it aligns with jurisdictional standards.

Depending on the project phase you might spend part of your week in the fieldgathering site data conducting a feasibility assessment or checking that construction is matching your drawings. Throughout the day youre leading conversations with PMs scientists clients and regulatorsturning complex data into clear solutions and ensuring projects stay on track and on spec.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Environmental or related Engineering field
• PE License in the applicable state
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience (8 years with advanced degree)
• 2 years of staff management and mentoring experience
• Advanced proficiency with design and modeling tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D HEC-RAS/HMS TR-55 FlowMaster GIS or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage large complex design projects from concept through construction
• Deep experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and can turn data into design
• Experience with permitting and coordination with federal state or local agencies
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to field sites as needed

What will make you stand out

• PMP certification
• Expertise in either stream/wetland design (geomorphology hydraulics ecology) or stormwater design (BMP sizing regional stormwater standards)
• Direct experience with Federal/State/Local environmental regulations and understanding of the Federal Clean Water Act State Stormwater Rule and other state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience supporting construction QA/QC in the field
• Certifications such as CPESC CFM or equivalent technical credentials

• Are recognized as a subject matter expert in your area of design and enjoy solving challenging technical problems
• Lead with confidence and claritywhether managing a field team mentoring junior staff or guiding a client
• Balance technical precision with project deadlines scope and cost considerations
• Can lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously without losing sight of quality
• Care deeply about ecological function water quality and making a measurable environmental impact

Please note that the Day in the Life section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.