Water Resources Engineer II at Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re looking for an&nbsp;<strong data-start="894" data-end="909">Engineer II</strong> to support the design and implementation of <strong>stream and wetland&nbsp; </strong><strong data-start="954" data-end="1023">restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects</strong>. 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 Louisville or Frankfort, KY, working closely with our internal engineers, scientists, and project managers. You’ll spend most of your time focused on&nbsp;<strong data-start="1479" data-end="1523">design, modeling, and technical analysis</strong>, with occasional <strong data-start="1541" data-end="1568">travel to project sites</strong> for assessments, construction support, and QA/QC review.</span></p> <h3 class="" data-start="1632" data-end="1667"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1639" data-end="1667">Why You’ll Love This Job</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="1669" data-end="2070"> <li class="" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1669" data-end="1739"> <p class="" data-start="1671" data-end="1739"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll help design and deliver <strong data-start="1702" data-end="1737">real-world ecological solutions</strong></span></p> </li> <li class="" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1740" data-end="1820"> <p class="" data-start="1742" data-end="1820"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll gain exposure to <strong>stream and wetland </strong><strong data-start="1766" data-end="1818">restoration, stormwater, and nature-based design</strong></span></p> </li> <li class="" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1821" data-end="1907"> <p class="" data-start="1823" data-end="1907"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll work with a team that blends <strong data-start="1859" data-end="1905">technical rigor with mission-driven values</strong></span></p> </li> <li class="" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1908" data-end="1995"> <p class="" data-start="1910" data-end="1995"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll learn from <strong data-start="1928" data-end="1970">senior engineers, PMs, and field staff</strong> across diverse regions</span></p> </li> <li class="" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1996" data-end="2070"> <p class="" data-start="1998" data-end="2070"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll contribute to <strong data-start="2019" data-end="2070">projects that get built—not just sit on a shelf</strong></span></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <p data-start="650" data-end="789"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="650" data-end="671">A Day in the Life </strong></span></p> <p class="" data-start="2130" data-end="2476"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As an Engineer II, you’ll support the development of <strong data-start="2183" data-end="2205">stream and wetland restoration</strong>, <strong data-start="2207" data-end="2232">stormwater management</strong>, and <strong data-start="2238" data-end="2264">ecological site design</strong> plans under the guidance of senior engineers. Your day may include preparing grading and drainage designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D, modeling flows using HEC-RAS or TR-55, or compiling plan sets for regulatory review.</span></p> <p class="" data-start="2478" data-end="2789"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You may assist with field visits to <strong data-start="2514" data-end="2535">collect site data</strong>, <strong data-start="2537" data-end="2559">assess feasibility</strong>, or <strong data-start="2564" data-end="2588">observe construction</strong>, ensuring designs are implemented as intended. You’ll help develop concept-level and detailed design plans, support permit submissions, and contribute to the technical details that bring our restoration projects to life.</span></p> <p class="" data-start="2791" data-end="3005"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Whether you’re running models, drafting cross sections, or updating plan sets, you’ll be an integral part of the project delivery team—helping restore degraded systems while building your own professional skillset.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A&nbsp;<strong data-start="3087" data-end="3120">Bachelor’s degree</strong> in civil, environmental, ecological engineering or water resources</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3736" data-end="3766">Engineer-in-Training (EIT)</strong> certification</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3176" data-end="3215">2+ years of professional experience</strong> in an engineering-related field</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in&nbsp;<strong data-start="3267" data-end="3287">AutoCAD Civil 3D</strong> and familiarity with <strong data-start="3309" data-end="3352">hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools</strong> (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience preparing or supporting&nbsp;<strong data-start="3453" data-end="3485">erosion and sediment control</strong>, <strong data-start="3487" data-end="3501">stormwater</strong>, or <strong data-start="3506" data-end="3531">restoration plan sets</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A solid understanding of&nbsp;<strong data-start="3561" data-end="3617">stream geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport</strong>, and/or <strong data-start="3626" data-end="3640">BMP sizing</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with&nbsp;<strong data-start="3662" data-end="3697">jurisdictional design standards</strong> and basic permitting requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to support&nbsp;<strong data-start="3804" data-end="3828">occasional fieldwork</strong>, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to&nbsp;<strong data-start="3909" data-end="3949">work as part of a collaborative team</strong> under the guidance of senior staff</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3087" data-end="3120">What will make you stand out?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3087" data-end="3120">Master’s degree</strong> in civil, environmental, ecological engineering or water resources</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A&nbsp;<strong data-start="4038" data-end="4052">PE license</strong> or active pursuit of licensure in your state</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding the use of regional curves, regional regressions, and reference data in stream restoration design</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to read and interpret ecological restoration construction plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience with&nbsp;<strong data-start="4127" data-end="4189">stormwater modeling, stream restoration, or wetland design</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with&nbsp;<strong data-start="4210" data-end="4243">earthwork volume calculations</strong> and feasibility planning</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Successful completion of at least&nbsp;<strong data-start="4307" data-end="4338">one agency approval process</strong> for a stormwater or a stream / wetland restoration project</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfort performing&nbsp;<strong data-start="4402" data-end="4422">site assessments</strong>, writing technical memos, or supporting <strong data-start="4463" data-end="4489">construction oversight</strong></span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>