Water Resources Engineer - WGI

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Engineer to join our team in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality management. This role involves working on a variety of projects related to stormwater management, flood control, water supply, wastewater collection and environmental restoration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support water resources projects.
• Design and implement stormwater management systems, flood control measures, and water supply infrastructure.
• Perform water quality assessments and develop strategies for pollution control and environmental restoration.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, transportation/civil engineers, and urban planners.
• Assist with permitting processes and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in field investigations and data collection activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to young engineers and project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in water resources engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., ICPR (aka Floodwise), HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of water quality regulations and best management practices (BMPs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GIS software and spatial analysis.
• Knowledge of Florida's water management districts and regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with coastal engineering and climate resilience projects.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. should any 3rd part agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI and no placement fee will be provided. 

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement form the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding. 

All third-part recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.