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Principal Water Resources Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Hybrid Full time

$128,000 to $163,000 a year

The employer is a structural engineering practice working on commercial, healthcare and higher-education buildings.

Our Phoenix office is growing, and we need a Principal Water Resources Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Phoenix office.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare master plans and engineering reports for municipal clients
  • Model hydrology and hydraulics for flood control and stormwater projects
  • Design water distribution, sewer and pump station improvements
  • Support grant applications and regulatory submittals
  • Analyze data in GIS to support capital planning
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Working GIS skills
  • Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or SWMM
  • Understanding of hydraulics and hydrology
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • PE license
  • Experience with InfoWater or WaterGEMS

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Phoenix, AZ is $128,000 – $163,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
  • Paid professional licensing and society memberships
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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