Water Resources Engineer | Texas​/Albuquerque, NM

Location: Albuquerque, NM
Industry: Water Resources / Civil Engineering

We are seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer (PE) to join our growing Albuquerque team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of water resources and infrastructure projects across New Mexico and the Southwest, including drainage, stormwater, flood control, water conveyance, and watershed management projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics, experience managing engineering tasks and client relationships, and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects that improve community resilience and water infrastructure.

• Lead the planning and design of water resources engineering projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater, drainage, and flood control systems.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, and master plans.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public infrastructure projects.
• Design and evaluate:
  • Stormwater collection systems
  • Open channel facilities
  • Detention and retention basins
  • Flood control infrastructure
  • Culverts and bridge hydraulics
  • Water conveyance systems
  • Municipal drainage improvements
• Support watershed planning, infrastructure assessments, and resilience initiatives.

• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a technical point of contact.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including transportation, public works, water/wastewater, and environmental professionals.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination.

• Provide technical guidance to EITs and junior engineers.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Support proposal preparation and project pursuits.
• Assist project managers with staffing and workload planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5-10 years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Experience preparing engineering studies, calculations, and construction documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, agencies, and technical teams.

• FEMA floodplain studies and flood risk assessments.
• Local Drainage Criteria Manual (LDCM) applications and compliance.
• Watershed planning and stormwater master planning.
• Municipal infrastructure and public works projects.
• New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) projects.
• Water transmission and conveyance systems.
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Construction administration and field support.

• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• ArcGIS
• StormCAD / Hydraflow
• XP-SWMM (preferred)
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling
• Floodplain Analysis
• Drainage & Stormwater Design
• Bluebeam

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• ESOP / Employee Ownership opportunities.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• PE license reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Clear advancement path into Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Water Resources Practice Leadership roles.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys a balance of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, client interaction, and project leadership
. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering impactful water resources projects that support flood resilience, infrastructure improvement, and sustainable growth throughout New Mexico and the Southwest.