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Water Resources Engineer in Detroit

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

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Job Description

Water Resources Engineer (Detroit)

We're hiring a Water Resources Engineer to join a growing water resources team in the Detroit area. You'll work on stormwater, drainage, and water/wastewater projects from concept through construction documents.

What you'll do

  • Design stormwater management, drainage, and related water resources systems
  • Prepare hydrologic/hydraulic analyses and construction documents
  • Coordinate with municipalities, clients, and other engineering disciplines
  • Support permitting and construction administration

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Water resources or stormwater experience (PE preferred)
  • Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools and AutoCAD or Civil 3D

Compensation: $90,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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