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Senior Water Resources Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy
Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025
💰 $125,860/yr($82,380/yr$125,860/yr)

About the role

Description

Under the guidance of the team lead(s), you will work in a project team environment with other engineers involved in executing water resources deliverables and other site development engineering in support of the design, modification, and analysis of power plant sites. The work may include the following responsibilities:

  • Determining flood levels for rainfall events spanning 100-year, 500-year, and 1000-year occurrences.
  • Utilizing ArcGIS, StreamStats, and DEM data for watershed delineation.
  • Conducting extreme value analysis on stream and rainfall gauges.
  • Crafting H&H models with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
  • Performing dam failure analysis.
  • Estimating IDF curves based on rainfall gauge data.
  • Extracting probable maximum precipitation (PMP) data from existing publications.
  • Designing storm drains, open channel drainage systems, and stormwater ponds.
  • Developing site layout, grading plans, and drainage designs.
  • Designing roads and trackwork for optimal functionality.

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

 

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Hold an MSCE in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources, from an ABET Engineering program, with a solid academic foundation and relevant coursework.
  • 5 + years of hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, including expertise in assessing floods and droughts for streams and rivers.
  • Experience in various areas of civil engineering, such as site grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
  • Strong background in hydrology and hydraulics.
  • Experienced in analyzing raw data from existing rainfall gages and stream stations.
  • Showcase mastery with multiple design tools, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D, 2D), RAS Mapper, QGIS, Global Mapper, TR-55, GIS software, Civil3D, and AutoCAD.
  • Have familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, R, or VBScript.
  • Exhibit strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Be prepared for occasional travel as part of the job requirements.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • PE license.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$82,380.00 - $125,860.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including co

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