Water Resources Engineer

Company: Jones Petrie Rafinski
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR), a dynamic provider of A&E services in South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Goshen, Indiana, is seeking a civil engineer to join our Water Resources division. As a multi-disciplined firm, we offer our professionals a broad variety of challenging assignments. The candidate will provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to qualified team members within the Water Resources practice and associated staff from supporting departments. Project management and oversight of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects with the municipal infrastructure projects is typical. The candidate should also expect to engage in a wide variety of development projects in many settings. Local project and client assignments across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan should be expected. Personal growth should be a priority for this candidate as JPR believes that professional staff members who are success-oriented will lead, learn, and mentor at the highest level. This position requires: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering is required. Professional Licensure in the state of Indiana is preferred. Professional Licensure in the state of MI or OH is highly favored. 3-5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering preferred. Entry-level candidates will be considered. The candidate should have: An ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment while actively promoting a collaborative and innovative culture. Experience with managing and working on water/wastewater engineering projects. A high level of proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D. Proficiency in ARC GIS, WaterCAD, and HydroCAD preferred. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. A creative approach to problem-solving. An innovative mindset. A desire to mentor and grow a project team. Responsibilities: Manage client relationships. Manage all phases of water/wastewater projects including planning, engineering, and construction. Develop and manage projects from inception to completion. Provide clear and concise documentation of design approach and implementation. Perform analysis and design required for minor structures, systems, and equipment items. Prepare sketches and diagrams for use by technicians. Review and check detailed drawings and layouts. Prepare reports, economic and technical feasibility studies, and studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems, equipment, materials or engineering methods. Prepare contract / proposals specifications and construction cost estimates. Review Contractor's shop drawing submittal. Engage with department leads throughout the firms many practice disciplines. Encourage team growth, cohesiveness, and innovation. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Student loan stipend Tuition reimbursement Unlimited career growth potential Firm Values: We promote work-life balance at all levels Family First, Always. Honor, Respect, and Engage with colleagues, clients, and community.

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