Design Engineer — Water Resources

Job overview

The Design Engineer — Water Resources role is onsite in Ames, IA. Compensation is not specified in the listing. Bolton & Menk provides community infrastructure solutions and describes its mission as helping all people live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. The engineer supports water-resources projects through technical analysis, drainage design, plan development, and modeling. The role helps move projects from preliminary design through construction while assisting project engineers and serving municipal, watershed, and private clients.

What you'll do

• Assist project engineers with design and construction-phase activities
• develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for municipal storm-drain systems and stormwater treatment
• assist with CAD production of storm-drain improvements and SWPPPs
• support NPDES and MS4 compliance and watershed permitting
• prepare drainage plans, specifications, cost and quantity estimates
• develop regional stormwater plans or floodplain analyses
• assist with stream and wetland restoration design and permitting
• field work may include inspections, testing, measurements, site visits, and construction observation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

design engineer

water resources

ames ia

bolton & menk

stormwater

drainage design

hydrologic modeling

hydraulic modeling

civil engineering

eit

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, career development opportunities, and an exceptional total compensation and benefits package.

Why this role

Open to December 2026 or May 2027 graduates and EITs with 1–3 years of experience. The posting says field work and travel to facilities or job sites may be required.

About the employer

Bolton & Menk, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.