Water Resources Staff Engineer

Job Title:

Water Resources Staff Engineer (: )

Job Location:

Englewood, CO (US-CO-Englewood). Category:
Water Resources. Position Type:
Regular. Division:
Renewables.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Graduate Engineer to join our Renewables team in Minneapolis, MN. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar and Wind development projects. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm‑water regulations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high‑level professional services to our clients.

Job duties include stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies using state‑of‑the‑art technology. More specific duties may include: preparation of design drawings, producing design calculations, drainage design, and writing technical reports.

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and environmental teams within Westwood.
• Perform drainage calculations and designs.
• Write technical reports documenting design methodologies.
• Assist with site visits and inspections as needed.
• 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.

• BS or MS degree in civil or water resources engineering.
• 0-4 years of experience in stormwater hydrology and modeling.
• The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, open to learn, adaptable to change, and thrives in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organization skills, along with the ability to write technical proposals, reports, and publications.

• Previous work experience including an intimate knowledge of hydraulic modeling software programs (e.g., Hydro
  
  CAD, HEC‑1, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, Flo‑2D).
• Experience using CAD and GIS software (AutoCAD Civil 3D and ESRI ArcGIS).
• EIT, PE, CPESC, and/or CESSWI certifications preferred.

USD $70,000.00 per year – USD $80,000.00 per year.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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