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We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Water Resources Engineer. supports the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of drainage, floodplain, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role performs hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, prepares design calculations and technical reports, develops construction documents, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and reviewing agencies to deliver compliant, practical project solutions.
In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list: Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for storm sewer systems, culverts, bridges, channels, detention facilities, and other drainage infrastructure using accepted industry methods and modeling tools.
Develop watershed hydrology, design storm events, runoff calculations, peak flow estimates, and water surface elevation analyses for municipal, transportation, and land development projects.
Prepare and refine H&H models using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and GIS-based applications, and document model assumptions, inputs, outputs, and conclusions.
Design stormwater conveyance and drainage systems, including inlets, storm drains, culverts, channels, outfalls, and detention or retention facilities in accordance with applicable standards and project criteria.
Prepare drainage reports, technical memoranda, calculation packages, exhibits, and supporting documentation for client review, agency approval, and project records.
Assist with floodplain analyses and permitting support, including preparation of exhibits and documentation for floodplain development and map revision submittals where applicable.
Interpret and apply local, state, and federal drainage, floodplain, and stormwater regulations, manuals, and design guidelines to project work.
Coordinate H&H design elements with roadway, structural, utility, survey, environmental, and site development team members to support integrated project delivery.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify drainage patterns, assess existing conditions, and gather information needed for design and analysis.
Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and check engineering calculations, models, plans, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Communicate with clients, agencies, and internal teams regarding technical findings, design alternatives, schedule impacts, and required revisions.wwd.
Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, task tracking, and preparation of technical information for proposals and project planning efforts.
Provide guidance to junior staff or CAD designers on drainage layouts, calculations, modeling tasks, and applicable design standards as experience allows.
We require: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
3-5 years of relevant experience in water resources, drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required;
Experience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic models and engineering calculations for civil infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of drainage and stormwater design criteria, floodplain regulations, and permitting requirements.
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.
It helps to have: Professional Engineer (PE) license…