Senior Water Resources Engineer

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee water resources components of transportation and land development projects through planning, design, and construction phases
• Develop and review hydraulic and hydrologic models, drainage reports, storm sewer design, culvert design, and stormwater management systems
• Serve as a technical lead for MnDOT and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with agency standards, manuals, and specifications
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources design elements
• Oversee and perform design using MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer, ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and high-quality project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers, EITs, and designers
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project budgeting in collaboration with project managers and business development teams
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and uphold Sambatek’s standards of technical excellence and client service
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in water resources design and analysis
• Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with MnDOT drainage design procedures and standards
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XP-SWMM, and others
• Strong working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading drainage design for state transportation agencies (MnDOT or similar)
• Familiarity with MS4 permitting, stormwater quality design, and low-impact development (LID) practices
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS applications for stormwater modeling and mapping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client and agency coordination meetings

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Benefit Information

• Regular full-time employees will have access to:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
• Starting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needs
• Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.