Water Resources Designer | DOWL

Water Resources Designer 1 (early career professional)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: WATER
003157

• Posted :
  September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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5510 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511, USA

Are you passionate about water resources engineering and ready to take on meaningful challenges that shape communities and natural systems? DOWL is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Water Resources Engineer to join our Surface Water Group in Reno, Nevada.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects involving drainage design, river engineering, stormwater, floodplains, dams and irrigation infrastructure.

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 60 years of experience delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. Our Surface Water Group in the Water and Environmental Service practice area is recognized for its expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, bridge and scour design, floodplain studies, and rehabilitation of dams and other hydraulic structures.

As part of our team, you will contribute to projects that address critical water management challenges, from aging infrastructure rehabilitation and flood risk reduction to stormwater conveyance and river system improvements.

At DOWL, we are committed to developing exceptional engineers through meaningful project experience. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, apply advanced tools and modeling software, and take on a wide range of responsibilities spanning both office and field work. We foster a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, innovation, and teamwork, where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting difference.

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families.

DOWL offers aHigh Deductible Health Planwitha Health Savings Account (HSA)(including employer contribution).Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision,lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employeeassistanceprogram, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paidtime off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues ata minimum of16 daysper year and accruals beingon first day of employment.

Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit

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Summary

The Water Resources Designer 1 assists with basic planning, analysis, and design for a variety of water resource projects including irrigation canals, dams, storm drainage systems, stream restoration and fish passage, bridges and culverts, and more. Duties will include assisting with basic field investigations and inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, watershed modeling, alternatives analysis, design and drafting, cost estimating, technical report writing, and other tasks as assigned.

The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, and have good organizational and communication skills. A Water Resources Designer 1 should demonstrate basic proficiency with drafting and design software and be able to quickly learn and apply 2D and 3D design concepts. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

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