Water Resources Engineer - Practice Lead
NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERSReno, Nevada, United States
Posted December 10, 2025
140000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS (NCE) delivers integrated civil and environmental engineering solutions to municipal, state, and commercial clients, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of over 120 experts. The firm specializes in transportation research, pavement management, watershed science, geotechnical engineering, and Safe Routes to School Planning, while also offering landscape architecture and environmental policy services. NCE’s distinctive value lies in its comprehensive systems approach, combining technical rigor with regulatory expertise to navigate complex design and compliance challenges. With a strong culture of collaboration and innovation, NCE attracts professionals who thrive in multidisciplinary projects that shape sustainable infrastructure.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Water Resource Engineer, Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Watershed Scientist to lead and grow NCE’s Nevada Water Resources Practice.
Requirements
- B.S. in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resource Engineering or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
- Strong academic background in water resources, watershed management, hydrology, and/or related coursework
- Demonstrated ability to drive water resource related business development
- Experience managing water resource related projects and clients
- Desire and ability to manage and inspire NCE’s water resource professionals
- Experience modeling and analyzing watersheds, storm drain systems, or flood control facilities
- Demonstrated ability to prepare water resources technical studies and reports
- Working knowledge of California and Nevada drainage and flood control requirements
