Entry Level Water Resource Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, highimpact solutions.

Step into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our exceptional team in San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to grow in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

As an entry-level EIT, you’ll support a variety of water resources projects—including hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater systems, and water quality best management practices (BMPs). You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning, analysis, and design in a water resource context while working closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll use industry-standard software such as ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and InfoWorks ICM to deliver innovative solutions that protect and enhance the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project professionals with analysis, design, and technical tasks across multiple water resources projects.
• Ask questions and seek knowledge from team members to apply the best approach and parameter selections.
• Seek direction on deadlines and time allotted for completion of tasks.
• Develop an understanding of the effort required and reason for use of differing approaches.
• Participate in peer reviews as a fundamental commitment to quality work by working with other team members to review interim work products and identify issues before proceeding to the next step.
• Ability to track and complete concurrent tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting assigned deadlines.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.
• Stay current in understanding the practice of engineering by completing continuing education and professional development.

Project Types

• Hydrologic modeling and analysis.
• One-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic modeling.
• Drainage master planning, capital project planning, and benefit cost analyses.
• Low water crossing replacement analysis, planning, and design.
• Development review and floodplain management for government agencies.
• Limited water quality and low-impact development (LID) planning and design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (or ability to pass in first six months of employment).
• Strong communication skills.
• Eagerness for collaboration in a team setting.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as ArcGIS Pro, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or EPA SWMM a plus but not required.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.