Public Works- Water Resources Engineer-In-Training

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines. 

Step into Your New Role  

Kleinfelder is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our exceptional team in San Antonio, TX. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to grow in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

As an entry-level EIT, you will support a variety of water resources projects—including hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater systems, and water quality best management practices (BMPs). You will gain hands-on experience in planning, analysis, and design in a water resource context while working closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. You will use industry-standard software such as ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and InfoWorks ICM to deliver innovative solutions that protect and enhance the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project professionals with analysis, design, and technical tasks across multiple water resources projects.
• Ask questions and seek knowledge from team members to apply the best approach and parameter selections.
• Seek direction on deadlines and time allotted for completion of tasks.
• Develop an understanding of the effort required and reasoning for use of differing approaches.
• Participate in peer reviews as a fundamental commitment to quality work by working with other team members to review interim work product and identify issues before proceeding to the next step.
• Ability to track and complete concurrent tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting assigned deadlines.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.
• Stay current in understanding the practice of engineering by completing continuing education and professional development.

Project Types

• Hydrologic modeling and analysis.
• One-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic modeling.
• Drainage master planning, capital project planning, and benefit cost analyses.
• Low water crossing replacement analysis, planning, and design.
• Development review and floodplain management for government agencies.
• Limited water quality and low-impact development (LID) planning and design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (or ability to pass in first six months of employment).
• Strong communication skills.
• Eagerness for collaboration in a team setting.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as ArcGIS Pro, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or EPA SWMM a plus but not required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.