Water Resources Engineer – Experienced Designer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 skills
• Proven 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 detail
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & 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.