Water Resources Expert for Climate Resilience and Infrastructure

beBee Careers is hiring a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Hartford, CT, focusing on climate resilience and infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams on water resource projects, developing engineering plans, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in civil or environmental engineering, 6+ years of experience, and a PE license. The role offers flexible scheduling, health benefits, and opportunities for growth.
We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and contribute to impactful water resource projects throughout New England with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience, ecological restoration, and green infrastructure.
About the Role
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams on water resource projects, including green stormwater infrastructure, drainage studies, nature-based flood and heat resilience solutions, dam removal, stream and wetland restoration, floodplain restoration, culvert replacement, and hydrologic & hydraulic studies.
• Develop engineering plan sets, construction cost estimates, technical reports, and project deliverables.

Technical Expertise:
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to early-career engineers and scientists.
• Develop technical proposals, including project approach, scope, and budgets.
• Maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Provide technical input on internal business development strategy.
• Present project work at professional conferences.

Growth Opportunities:
• Flexible pathways to advance in technical expertise, project management, business development, or a combination of these areas based on your interests and skills.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, graduate degree preferred.
• 6+ years of engineering design experience in riverine or coastal flood resilience, green stormwater infrastructure, ecological restoration, or water resources/resilience discipline.
• Experience working as part of a team providing infrastructure engineering solutions.
• PE license required or ability to acquire within 1 year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:
• Schedule flexibility to customize your work schedule.
• Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous learning opportunities through online courses, conferences, and learning materials.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Clear paths for promotions and opportunities to take on new challenges.