Water Resources Staff Engineer

Water Resources Staff Engineer – Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Full-time position in St. Cloud‑MN, Minnetonka‑MN, or Englewood‑CO. Supports permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country, ensuring protection from flooding and compliance with storm‑water regulations.

• Conduct stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design for renewable energy projects.
• Perform watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies.
• Coordinate with civil and water resources engineering teams to integrate design elements into solar, wind, battery storage project plans.
• Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and maintain project files.
• Assist in the use of advanced modeling tools such as FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC‑RAS, and Arc Pro.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 0–4 years of professional experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for renewable projects.
• Strong technical writing, Microsoft Office, and PDF editing skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client/public agency liaison capabilities.
• Ability to learn and apply advanced modeling software.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company‑paid life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with state law.

$70,000 – $80,000 per year.

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.