Project Engineer – Water Resources
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.
Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right opportunity for you.
Neel-Schaffer is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Project Engineer – Water Resources to join our growing team. This position may be based in our Jackson, Mississippi, office or any other Neel-Schaffer office across our nine-state footprint. The selected candidate will play a key role in Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) modeling, analysis, and project delivery for a diverse portfolio of water resources projects across multiple states.
As an Engineering News-Record Top 200 engineering design, planning, and construction management firm, Neel-Schaffer offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills who is looking to advance their career in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. As a member of Neel-Schaffer’s Water Resources Team, this individual will contribute to regional H&H projects while working alongside experienced engineers and industry experts to deliver innovative solutions for our clients and communities.
Typical projects include various types of roadway and transportation drainage, flood control, bridge hydraulic studies/designs, bridge scour analyses, storm water management studies, design/contract plans for flood control and storm water infrastructure projects. A limited amount of travel may be required for some projects.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- EIT certification or PE licensure or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
- 4+ years of experience within Water Resources/Hydrology/ Hydraulics.
- Strong communication, analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize. - Knowledge of the latest hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling programs, including GIS-based applications, 1D, 2D, dynamic/unsteady-flow -– e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, PCSWMM, SMS, StormCAD, etc.
- Experience with Microstation (and/or GEOPAK/Open Roads), AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is preferred.
- Ability to perform a limited amount of field work, including drainage investigations, drainage asset inventorying, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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