Professional Civil Engineer – Water Resources

Job Title:

Professional Civil Engineer – Water Resources

Location:

Las Cruces, NM Build a Meaningful Career with Impact

Are you an experienced engineer seeking an opportunity to apply your advanced technical expertise and project management skills to innovative and impactful projects? At Bohannan Huston, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute your knowledge, lead challenging projects, and drive meaningful changes in our communities.

As a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in our Las Cruces Water Resources Group, you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop and manage water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects from an initial vision to completion.

In this role, you will lead these tasks:

• Working with clients to understand infrastructure needs, assist in capital improvements planning and develop funding strategies.
• Complete asset management plans, preliminary engineering reports, and master plans to characterize the practical engineering approach and best available technologies to apply for successful client solutions.
• Lead or participate in a project design team to develop construction drawings and technical specifications for various types of utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage construction administration services, including in‑house construction observers, from the initial bidding phase through final commissioning.
• Coordinate asset on‑boarding and GIS systems updates for individual client CMMS integration.

• You have graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• You have earned your PE license in New Mexico.
• You have four (4) or more years of proven experience in water/wastewater engineering, to include one (1) year of project management. Preference given to prior experience in consulting engineering and experience with managing multi‑disciplinary projects.
• You have experience with the development of water and wastewater type projects including items such as the following: wastewater collection systems, lift stations, water reclamation facilities, reclaimed water distribution; as well as drinking water production wells, drinking water treatment, water distribution/transmission pipeline networks, and storage.
• You have demonstrated organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and have the ability to solve problems.
• You can work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• You can manage multiple projects and mentor/train staff.

• Autodesk Civil 3D/Revit
• Info Water, InfoSWWM, Water GEMs & Sewer GEMs modeling software
• Bluebeam Revu
• ESRI ArcGIS
• Microsoft Office

At BHI, we pride ourselves on working on transformative projects that impact water infrastructure development throughout New Mexico and the Southwest. Our office fosters a collaborative and innovative culture where you will have access to mentorship, cutting‑edge technology, and cross‑disciplinary projects.

Las Cruces provides affordable living, stunning desert landscapes, and a relaxed lifestyle. With proximity to White Sands National Park and a growing engineering sector, it is an ideal location to launch your career.

• Professional Development – Access to mentorship, training, and a diverse range of engineering projects.
• Work-Life Balance – Three weeks of flexible leave plus an additional week off during the winter break to support personal and professional well‑being.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus an HSA with company contributions.
• Financial Security – A 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match.
• Award‑Winning Workplace – Recognized as a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Firm since 1998.

If you are ready to take on an exciting leadership role, apply your engineering expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects, we encourage you to join our team at Bohannan Huston.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.