Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Who We Are

3J Consulting is an established and growing civil engineering and planning firm with strong roots in the Pacific Northwest. We believe employee happiness is a result of staying true to our values – and in turn, leads us toward our mission of Growth.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Water Resources Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will support a variety of multi-disciplinary public and private projects, including stormwater management, floodplain analysis, drainage infrastructure, low impact development, and other stormwater-related planning and design efforts.

You will assist in all phases of project design and delivery including preparing plans, cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports. Responsibilities also include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, including 2D modeling, stormwater facility design, floodplain permitting, erosion control, and agency coordination. You will track permitting requirements and schedules throughout each project and support construction administration through site visits, meetings, and inspections.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain registration within six months
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of equivalent training and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in water resources, stormwater, or hydraulic engineering
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSTORM, InfoDrainage, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in technical writing
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a project team
• Effective communication skills with internal teams, clients, and agency staff
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design standards and permitting requirements used by jurisdictions and agencies in the Portland metro and/or SW Washington area
• Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS 2D, TUFLOW, or similar)
• Washington PE license, or the ability to obtain within six months, is a plus
• Experience with FEMA floodplain mapping, Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), or Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) submittals
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam
• Experience designing and implementing Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) features in public and private projects
• Familiarity with Oregon DSL, USACE Section 404/401, and FEMA permitting processes
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within one year, is a plus

What We Offer

• Annual Salary: $100,000-$130,000 depending on experience (exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a Senior Water Resources Engineer position, with compensation up to $140,000 )
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K plan with company match
• PTO and 9.5 paid holidays
• Paid annual dues for professional licensure and organizations
• Fun, collaborative & team-oriented culture
• Mentorship & supportive leadership
• Free parking
• In-office gym and shower

How to Directly Apply

Please submit a detailed resume to careers@3j-consulting.com that includes:

• All relevant employment and volunteer experience
• A list of certifications, registrations, and accreditations
• Descriptions of at least five recent or significant projects, including your specific role and a brief project summary

3J Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, our work, and the communities we serve.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Professional Engineer license for Oregon State or the ability to get one within six months?
• Are you able to reliably commute to the Beaverton, OR office for this job?
• Do you have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant water resources experience for this job?
• This position is in-office in Beaverton, OR. If you live out-of-state are you willing to relocate at your own cost to be able to work in-office?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000