Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Engineer in Training (Project Engineer Preferred)
Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect and strengthen communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design stormwater infrastructure, collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design to meaningful projects, this role is for you.
What you'll do: Design construction plans, contract documents, quantity takeoffs, and opinions of probable construction cost for stormwater capital-improvement projects
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analyses for open-channel and closed-conduit stormwater systems
Design site-specific best management practices, including conventional, low-impact-development, and stormwater volume-control solutions
Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory approval
Develop one- and two-dimensional hydrologic and hydraulic models, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR applications, technical exhibits, and drainage reports
Apply Autodesk Civil 3D and water-resources modeling software to prepare and refine designs
Coordinate with clients, project managers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
What you bring: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain (PE path strongly preferred)
3–5 years of experience in water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis
Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater design, and water-quality analysis
Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, XPSWMM, and ArcGIS preferred
Experience with two-dimensional hydraulic modeling is a plus
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Client-service mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Why Thomas & Hutton? Competitive salary plus performance bonus
Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Retirement plan, generous PTO, and holidays
Thomas & Hutton University with professional-development hours and continuing-education opportunities
Graduate and undergraduate tuition-reimbursement programs
In-house Civil 3D training to support technical growth
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 design water-resources solutions that support resilient communities? 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 recognized as a Top Workplace, we’re known not only for exceptional projects but also 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 advanced 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. Add competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and 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.