Posted 29 days ago
Water Resource Engineer - Experienced Designer
Columbia, South CarolinaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Experienced Water Resource Engineer who designs stormwater and drainage projects, performs hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and leads design teams using Civil 3D and water resources modeling software.
About this 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.
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?
Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Skills
AutoCAD Civil 3DDrainage DesignEIT CertificationFlood Control DesignHydrologic And Hydraulic ModelingPE LicensePermit ApplicationsRegulatory Agency CoordinationStormwater Management DesignWater Resources Modeling Software
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