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Remote Water Resources Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Water Resources Engineer II

Fort Lauderdale, FL ยท On-site +1

$75.30K - $102.90K/yr

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of ... Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and minimum seven years relevant ...

Water Resources Engineer II

Miami, FL ยท On-site +1

$75.60K - $103.30K/yr

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of ... Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and minimum seven years relevant ...

Water Resources Manager

Houston, TX ยท On-site +1

$125K - $150K/yr

The Water Resources Manager would work to support our Water Resources teams project teams in other states, support our civil engineering teams in Texas, and lead the creation of a Texas Water ...

Water Resources Engineer II

Fort Lauderdale, FL ยท On-site +1

$75.30K - $102.90K/yr

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of ... Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and minimum seven years relevant ...

Water Resources Manager

Houston, TX ยท On-site +1

$125K - $150K/yr

The Water Resources Manager would work to support our Water Resources team's project teams in other states, support our civil engineering teams in Texas, and lead the creation of a Texas Water ...

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of ... Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and minimum 10 years relevant ...

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How much do remote water resources engineering jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote water resources engineering in the United States is $112,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Water Resources Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Water Resources Engineer, you need a solid background in hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, and typically a relevant engineering degree with EIT or PE certification. Familiarity with modeling software like HEC-RAS, GIS platforms, and remote sensing tools is often required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and clients in a remote environment. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate project delivery, regulatory compliance, and successful remote teamwork in water management projects.

What are some common challenges faced by remote water resources engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote water resources engineers often encounter challenges related to coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and accessing site data without being physically present. Effective communication tools and regular virtual meetings are essential for staying aligned with project goals and collaborating efficiently. Additionally, leveraging remote sensing technology and GIS tools can help bridge data gaps and maintain high-quality project outcomes. Building strong relationships with local field staff is also crucial for successfully managing projects from a distance.

What is remote water resources engineering?

Remote water resources engineering involves managing and designing water systems, such as flood control, irrigation, and water supply, from a location outside of the project site, often using digital tools and communication technologies. These engineers analyze water-related issues, develop solutions using modeling software, and collaborate with teams remotely. The role allows professionals to contribute to projects worldwide without being physically present, making use of cloud-based platforms, GIS, and real-time data sharing.
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Infographic showing various Remote Water Resources Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $112,368 per year, or $54 per hour.
Project Water Resources Engineer

Project Water Resources Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$76.70K - $104.80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?ย 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Mid/Senior Level Water Resources Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Blue Bell, PAย or any of our other U.S based offices. The position will directly support and lead the expansion of our hydraulic engineering capabilities in the dams and levees market, leveraging existing staff resources, and collaborating with other senior dam and levee practitioners across the firm. Projects span hydraulic modeling of various complexities; hydraulic structure evaluation and design (e.g. spillways); supporting probabilistic risk analysis; hydraulic and hydrologic modeling for large riverine systems; flood modeling; and dam breach consequence assessment studies.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.ย  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.ย  We offer competitive pay and benefits and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.


  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to expand the hydraulic engineering practice within Geosyntecโ€™s Dams and Levees business line.
  • Work on rehabilitation and design of existing and new spillways, outlet works, and other appurtenant dam and levee hydraulic structures.
  • Downstream hazard assessment and dam breach modeling for inundation mapping and support of direct and indirect economic consequence estimation.
  • Inspections of existing hydraulic structures and dam safety review of previous analyses and studies against the current state of the practice and design criteria.
  • Flood hazard studies, reservoir routing and stage-discharge frequency analyses in support of semi-quantitative and fully quantitative risk assessments;
  • Interacting with client representatives;
  • Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
  • Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role in lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring;
  • Help broaden our reputation and visibility via publishing and presenting at prominent industry conferences such as US Society on Dams, Association of State Dam Safety.
  • Task and project management, including planning and directing staff, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Recruiting, supervising, and mentoring junior staff; and
  • Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, presentations, and proposals.

  • Bachelor's degree in water resources or environmental engineering or a closely related field with emphasis on water resources or a closely related discipline. (required)
  • Advanced degrees of the same. (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.)ย (required)

  • At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of direct engineering consulting experience working on water resource projects with a focus on dams and levees; or an equivalent combination of education and experience working on the types of projects described above. (required)
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Experience with project management and business development. (preferred)
  • Excellent leadership and detail oriented. (required)
  • Experience performing hydrologic studies for dams and specific experience performing probabilistic flood hazard analyses. (preferred)
  • Experience with modeling tools such as platforms like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1-D and 2-D), or similar (required).ย  CFD or other 3-D models (preferred). HEC-LifeSim, HEC-FIA, DAMRAE or similar. (preferred)
  • Team player who enjoys networking, exceptional oral and written communication skills. (required)
  • Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits, inspections, and other business-related meetings or conferences. (required)
  • Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)ย 
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)ย 
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may beย required.ย 
  • Valid U.S. driverโ€™s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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