Job Application for Senior Water Resources Engineer at RES

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.

RES is looking for an Sr. Water Resources Engineer to join our team.

RES is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer with ten+ years of experience in water resources or coastal engineering and natural system restoration to work in a hybrid capacity from any of our Florida office locations.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’re the go-to expert. Whether your specialty is stream geomorphology or BMP design, your experience and insights guide some of our most critical technical decisions.
You’ll get to lead and grow others. You’ll manage projects and mentor junior engineers—shaping not only deliverables but the next generation of RES leaders.
Your work will be built. You’ll see your designs come to life on the ground, with opportunities to participate in fieldwork and construction oversight.
You’ll have client-facing influence. You’ll help build partnerships, manage contracts, and ensure that our technical solutions meet real-world needs.
You’ll work at the intersection of ecology and engineering. Whether you're restoring a watershed or managing stormwater in a changing climate, your work makes a measurable environmental impact.

A Day in the Life

This is a perfect opportunity for a Senior Engineer to make an immediate impact on the design and implementation of unique and large-scale restoration projects.

You will be leading and developing a variety of engineering projects and initiatives; feasibility and concept development for watershed-level stormwater management, stream and wetland restoration solutions, water quality treatment technologies and BMPs; post design; errors and omissions reviews and implementing corrective actions.

Technical Design and Permitting Support: You will provide technical design and permitting support for RES Florida projects and collaborate with other regions to assist with technical design support.
Lead responses to requests for qualifications and proposals for government and municipal projects and contracts. Assist with larger marketing and sales initiatives for RES Florida Region.

As a member of our team, you will focus on projects for ecosystem restoration, water quality improvements, and improvements in complex watersheds, as well as solving unique ecological and hydrologic issues in various complex watersheds across the state. Opportunities may include projects for large landscape-level flood mitigation, stormwater retrofits; stream and wetland restoration; living shorelines; and nutrient reduction projects related to EPA’s Impaired Waters Rule/Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Florida’s Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs).

You may start your day by reviewing a hydraulic model and QA/QC’ing plan sets for a large stream restoration project headed for agency review. Midday, you're on a call with a client to walk through design revisions, balancing technical needs with site constraints and budget. Later, you’re reviewing erosion and sediment control details submitted by a junior engineer—offering feedback and making sure it aligns with jurisdictional standards.

Depending on the project phase, you might spend part of your week in the field—gathering site data, conducting a feasibility assessment, or checking that construction is matching your drawings. Throughout the day, you’re leading conversations with PMs, scientists, clients, and regulators—turning complex data into clear solutions and ensuring projects stay on track and on spec.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
PE License in the applicable state
10+ years of progressive engineering experience (8+ years with advanced degree)
2+ years of staff management and mentoring experience
Advanced proficiency with design and modeling tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS/HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, GIS, or similar platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex design projects from concept through construction
Deep experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and can turn data into design
Experience with permitting and coordination with federal, state, or local agencies
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites as needed

What will make you stand out?

PMP certification
Expertise in either stream/wetland design (geomorphology, hydraulics, ecology) or stormwater design (BMP sizing, regional stormwater standards)
Direct experience with Federal/State/Local environmental regulations and understanding of the Federal Clean Water Act, State Stormwater Rule, and other state and federal environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
Experience supporting construction QA/QC in the field
Certifications such as CPESC, CFM, or equivalent technical credentials

You Will Thrive in This Position If You:

Are recognized as a subject matter expert in your area of design and enjoy solving challenging technical problems
Lead with confidence and clarity—whether managing a field team, mentoring junior staff, or guiding a client
Balance technical precision with project deadlines, scope, and cost considerations
Can lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously without losing sight of quality
Care deeply about ecological function, water quality, and making a measurable environmental impact

Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

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