Water Resources Engineer, Mexico | Arizona

INTERA is seeking an experienced mid-level Water Resources Engineer to join the Water Resources and Supply line of business. The preferred location for this role is New Mexico or Arizona; however, candidates based remotely or in other Western U.S. office locations will be considered. The ideal candidate will bring a civil or infrastructure-focused background with experience in water utility infrastructure planning and design, including water supply, treatment, conveyance, and distribution systems.

This position supports the engineering planning, analysis, and design of water resources and water infrastructure projects for municipal utilities and other clients with water supply assets.

This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful water resource solutions while advancing professional expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities include applying sound engineering judgment, quantitative analysis, and practical design expertise to advance water system planning efforts, groundwater supply development, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, hydro geologists, data scientists, and modelers to evaluate, plan, develop, and optimize water supply systems.

The position fosters continued professional growth through hands-on project experience, expanding project management responsibilities, and engagement with subject matter experts across INTERA’s diverse service lines. Join us today in delivering innovation, quality, and excellence to our clients as we help them navigate the future.

This position involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on water resources and infrastructure projects. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Water Infrastructure Planning: Contribute to the development of planning studies for water utilities of all sizes, including the preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER’s). Collect and evaluate available information to assess system needs, identify proposed solutions, develop conceptual designs for supply, treatment, conveyance, and distribution improvements, estimate and evaluate life-cycle costs, identify permitting requirements, and provide recommendations for implementation.
• Water Infrastructure Design and Construction: Support design, permitting, and construction of water infrastructure using a combination of in-house and subcontracted engineering services. Support INTERA hydro geologists in the development of bidding documents for water supply wells. Perform engineering calculations, support specification of pumping systems for wells and conveyance systems, coordinate support from subcontracted surveying firms, and structural and electrical engineering consultants to complete preliminary and final design efforts.
• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
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  Support preparation of regulatory compliance documents, such as Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
• Engineering Data Analysis and Technical Support
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  Compile, manage, and analyze groundwater, surface water, and environmental datasets in support of engineering evaluations, alternatives analyses, and design documentation.
• GIS and Spatial Analysis
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  Use GIS tools to support engineering planning, infrastructure layout, wellfield evaluation, and technical visualization.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC):
  Apply established QA/QC procedures to engineering analyses, calculations, and design documents to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.
• Technical Documentation and Reporting
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  Prepare and contribute to technical memoranda, engineering reports, figures, and supporting calculations under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Mentorship and Professional Development
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  Work directly with licensed Professional Engineers who will provide technical guidance, design review, and mentorship to support PE licensure and long-term career development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or other engineering disciplines
• Profe…