Senior Water Resources Engineer

Summary

Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead design and implementation of water resources solutions for transportation and land development projects. Responsible for advanced hydraulic and hydrologic design, modeling, and plan development. Key role in setting design standards and ensuring technical excellence across projects. Expertise in leading complex transportation drainage design, collaborating with MnDOT and municipal clients, and mentoring engineers.

Hybrid, flexible work arrangements.

Full-time

Expected compensation range: $50-60 per hour. Hourly pay with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a week.

• Lead and oversee water resources components of transportation and land development projects through planning, design, and construction phases
• Develop and review hydraulic and hydrologic models, drainage reports, storm sewer design, culvert design, and stormwater management systems
• Serve as a technical lead for MnDOT and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with agency standards, manuals, and specifications
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources design elements
• Oversee and perform design using Micro Station, GEOPAK, and Open Roads Designer, ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and high-quality project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers, EITs, and designers
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project budgeting in collaboration with project managers and business development teams
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and uphold Sambatek’s standards of technical excellence and client service

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in water resources design and analysis
• Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with MnDOT drainage design procedures and standards
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools such as HEC‑RAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, XP‑SWMM, and others
• Strong working knowledge of Open Roads Designer and Micro Station
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment

• Experience leading drainage design for state transportation agencies (MnDOT or similar)
• Familiarity with MS4 permitting, stormwater quality design, and low‑impact development (LID) practices
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS applications for stormwater modeling and mapping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client and agency coordination meetings

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match

Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.