Job Application for Water Resources Engineer II at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

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 Engineer II to support the design and implementation of restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong fundamentals in hydrology, hydraulics, and ecological design who’s ready to contribute to meaningful, field-tested solutions—and grow into technical leadership. You’ll be based out of one of RES’s Florida offices in Orlando or Fort Lauderdale and work closely with our internal engineers, scientists, and project managers. You’ll spend most of your time focused on design, modeling, and technical analysis, with occasional travel to project sites for assessments, construction support, and QA/QC review.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’ll help design and deliver real-world ecological solutions
You’ll gain exposure to restoration, stormwater, and nature-based design
You’ll work with a team that blends technical rigor with mission-driven values
You’ll learn from senior engineers, PMs, and field staff across diverse regions
You’ll contribute to projects that get built—not just sit on a shelf

A Day in the Life

Working for RES means having a career that truly makes an impact and a job that improves nature and our communities. We foster a team environment while enriching individual growth.

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

Your day to day design tasks and projects may include feasibility assessments, water resources design, plan development, cost estimating, post design, and seeing projects that you had a hand in designing built in the field.

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

A Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
2+ years of professional experience in an engineering-related field
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS)
Experience preparing or supporting erosion and sediment control, stormwater, or restoration plan sets
A solid understanding of stream geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and/or BMP sizing
Familiarity with jurisdictional design standards and basic permitting requirements
Ability to support occasional fieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation\
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team under the guidance of senior staff

What will make you stand out?

Experience working on a team that markets complex BSB solutions.
Direct working experience with RES key client sectors (energy, oil, gas, transportation, utilities)
Experience in industries such as environmental, mitigation, stormwater, Engineering, Project Development, Regulatory, or NGO
Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including Clean Water Act, NPDES, CEQA, NEPA, ESA
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills
Established client and channel partner network and some sales experience
Strong problem-solving skills for developing solutions to complex client issues

Ready to design with purpose and be part of a team that restores our natural world?

Apply now and help us engineer the future of ecological restoration—one project at a time.

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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