Water Resource Engineer - Experienced Designer
Thomas & Hutton · Columbia, SC · Yesterday
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect communities, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll design impactful stormwater and drainage projects, collaborate with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. What You'll Do Prepare construction plans and engineering designs for stormwater management, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support project planning and design Develop stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and supporting technical documentation Assist with the preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies Utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software to develop and refine project designs Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery Lead and coordinate design activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress of team members Support project execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field EIT certification required; PE license strongly preferred 3-5 years of experience in water resources engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater design Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred Strong verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on schedule Client-service mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to lead a design team, delegate responsibilities, and track project progress Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent time-management and organizational skills Why Thomas & Hutton? Competitive salary plus performance bonusCondensed work schedule for better work-life balanceTop-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistanceThomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career Schedule: On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. How To Apply Ready to help bring engineering designs to life in the field? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers . At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities. When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here. Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com . Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.