Water Resources Engineer
Posted 19 Jan 2026
Advertised as “Water Resources Engineer III - Ecological Restoration”
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- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Study levelMaster's
At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.
We’re looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer III to help us deliver ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This is a technical leadership role—ideal for a licensed engineer with advanced ecological and stormwater design skills, hydrology and hydraulics modeling proficiency, and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project delivery. You’ll be based out of one of our regional offices or work remotely within the Gulf Coast Region (Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, or Arkansas) and work closely with engineers, scientists, and project managers across disciplines. You’ll spend most of your time focused on design, modeling, and technical analysis, with occasional travel for site assessments, field data collection, construction oversight, and stakeholder meetings. See some of the projects our engineers work on here.
Why You’ll Love This Job
- You’ll apply advanced design skills to ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature based infrastructure projects
- You’ll contribute directly to permittable, buildable, field-tested solutions
- You’ll work with a collaborative team of subject matter experts who values science, innovation, and restoration
- You’ll lead the technical delivery of real-world ecological solutions
- You’ll engage with regulators and clients to help shape successful outcomes
A Day in the Life
As an Engineer III, you’ll lead the technical design and plan development for ecological restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. Your day may include desktop analysis of prospective restoration sites, reviewing survey data, developing HEC-RAS or TR-55 models, creating grading plans in Civil 3D, or coordinating with permitting specialists and PMs.