Professional Water Resources Engineer

Professional Water Resources Engineer – Alliant Engineering, Inc.

We are an employee‑owned firm that designs and delivers high‑quality engineering and consulting services. Join us as a Professional Water Resources Engineer and help design drainage systems for complex transportation projects across Minnesota.

You will play a key role in helping Alliant’s water resources group design drainage systems on complex transportation projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with MnDOT and our City and County clients throughout the state. There are also opportunities to work on high‑profile projects using alternative delivery methods such as Design‑Build. As a Professional Water Resources Engineer, you will use your technical expertise to design hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, develop roadway drainage and stormwater treatment systems, design erosion control and sediment management best management practices, coordinate and obtain agency permitting, and perform bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis.

• Design and model hydrologic and hydraulic systems for roadway drainage and stormwater treatment.

• Develop erosion control and sediment management best management practices.

• Coordinate agency permitting and perform bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis.

• Collaborate with roadway design teams to ensure drainage systems are coordinated, constructable, and engineered to the appropriate level of detail.

• Engage in professional development activities to grow your client network.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Biosystems Engineering with a hydrology or water resources emphasis.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota, or ability to acquire license through reciprocity within six (6) months of employment.
• 4+ years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics, water resources engineering, and storm water management.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Strong proficiency with Micro Station, GEOPAK Drainage, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience collaborating with roadway design teams to ensure drainage systems are coordinated, constructable, and engineered to the appropriate level of detail.
• Spatial thinking and understanding of how design practices correlate with real‑world construction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities.
• Market‑Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs.
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Wellness Programs and Competitions.
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Casual Work Environment.
• Paid Professional Development and Training.
• Community Involvement/Charity Events.
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off‑Site Socials, Etc.).

Alliant Engineering, Inc. is an employee‑owned company that provides engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services. We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We are dedicated to maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and support, giving everyone the opportunity to grow and succeed. Our employee‑owners are the core of our success, and we can’t wait to have you join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $80,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.

Civil Engineering.