Civil Engineer - Water Resources

This role will focus on floodplain modeling, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and support for a wide range of water resources and civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is eager to work on meaningful flood risk and watershed projects, and brings technical expertise and innovation to the table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform floodplain modeling and mapping using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GeoHECRAS, and related tools
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater management, stream restoration, drainage systems, and FEMA studies
• Prepare detailed technical reports, modeling summaries, and support regulatory submissions (including CLOMRs and LOMRs)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, surveyors, CAD technicians, and project managers
• Support permitting efforts with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., FEMA, USACE, local water authorities)
• Review and interpret FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, and related documents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field (Master's a plus)
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS, and Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred or willingness to obtain
• EIT or PE license is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that reduce flood risk and protect communities
• Supportive team culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and full benefits package

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $75,000 - $120,000 annually. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

Position will be posted until filled.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl.

Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Talk or hear and communicate clearly.

The employee must:

Be able to occasionally walk on uneven terrain up to two miles per day.

Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours and Travel:

This position requires the individual work 40 hours per week with 70% of time spent in the office and 30% out of the office.