Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Responsible for managing and delivering a wide variety of water resources projects including sediment transport, flood risk management, and dam safety. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while mentoring and growing internal staff.

• Manage and deliver water resources projects such as sediment transport, flood risk management, and dam safety.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop internal staff.

Position is open to candidates residing in Minnesota or surrounding areas. Candidates residing outside this area and open to relocation must indicate this in their application. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required for team meetings, client consultations, and on-site inspections.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the United States with the ability to obtain licensure in Minnesota.
• Previous experience with open channel hydraulics modeling.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Info Works ICM, or PCSWMM.
• Ability to travel as needed for client and site visits.

• Experience in dam and levee design, engineering, and construction.
• Experience with 2D hydraulic models and CFD modeling.
• Experience working with teams of drainage, civil, and highway engineers on large transportation projects.
• Interest in supervising and mentoring other engineers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Career development through continued education, licensure, and technical training.
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance.
• Flexible holidays that allow individuals to tailor festivities.
• Paid Family Leave to care for loved ones.

Base compensation expected in the range of $125,000 to $150,000, based on skill set and experience.

• AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, PR

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH takes affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting firms. If you are a recruiter, please contact SEH’s Talent Director with a signed service agreement to discuss opportunities.