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Houston Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure and water systems

Engineer – PE - Water Resources

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Fargo, ND, USA
In PersonPeriodic travel required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in civil and water resources engineering.
  • A Minnesota Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
  • Basic understanding of water resources and associated regulations in Minnesota.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Solid critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
  • Leadership and project management skills.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing and availability for periodic travel.
  • Authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring sponsorship at any point in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare studies, reports, and design documents to support plans and specifications for civil and water resources projects and watershed planning efforts.
  • Prepare hydrologic and hydrology models.
  • Complete engineering analyses and calculations.
  • Prepare outlines of engineering services, scopes of work, and associated budgets.
  • Develop solutions for various types of water resources projects.
  • Perform project management duties.
  • Assist with client contact and communications.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.

About the company

Houston Engineering designs civil infrastructure and advises public agencies, businesses and landowners on how to manage land and water. Its work spans flood protection, roads and municipal utilities, with engineers and environmental specialists guiding projects from planning and permitting through construction oversight. The firm earns fees for consulting, design and survey work; field crews map property boundaries and collect detailed site measurements that clients use to plan developments and infrastructure improvements. Founded in 1968, Houston Engineering is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves clients across the United States.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fargo, ND

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • Learning has several routes: Houston Engineering lists job shadowing, mentorship, online training and professional development for employees.
  • Technical colleagues span disciplines: Houston Engineering groups mapping professionals, software engineers, scientists and engineers in its geospatial team.
  • Scheduling flexibility appears in specific roles: the Maple Grove transportation graduate engineer posting lists flexible schedules.

What critics are saying

  • Registration has a deadline: the Minnesota transportation graduate role requires engineer-in-training status at entry or within six months of starting.
  • Internships include time away: Houston Engineering requires overnight-travel availability and extended outdoor work for its Summer 2027 civil engineering interns.
  • Sponsorship limits access: Houston Engineering excludes future visa sponsorship for its Aberdeen early-career water resources engineer role.

What makes Houston Engineering unique

  • Ownership stays with employees: Houston Engineering describes itself as 100% employee-owned.
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  • Flood response includes field capacity: Houston Engineering reports the ability to mobilize ten survey crews during flood events.

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