Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Aviation

Chen Moore and Associates; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to contribute to Aviation and Transportation projects. This role involves performing hydraulic calculations, stormwater management, and collaborating with a team of professionals. You will participate in various aspects of civil engineering design, including plan preparation and construction oversight. The company fosters a fun and flexible work environment, encouraging teamwork and community engagement. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for engineering and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in civil or environmental engineering.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university required.

Responsibilities

• Work on civil engineering design, plan preparation, and construction oversight.
• Perform hydrologic calculations and stormwater permitting.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Stormwater management

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Job description

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA is hiring a Water Resources Engineer to work on Aviation and Transportation projects. This position will consist of performing hydraulic calculations for closed drainage networks and open channel design, analysis of stormwater management facilities, water quality modeling, stormwater permitting through state and local regulatory agencies, and erosion control design for Aviation projects, as well as Transportation related projects with FDOT, other state transportation agencies, and local municipalities. Candidates should be able to efficiently plan and organize his or her workload with their team, demonstrate success working with a team of professionals, a commitment to quality, good communication skills, and a positive work ethic. Previous experience with Aviation, Transportation, and Land Development/Site Civil projects is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Candidate shall work on various aspects of civil engineering design, plan preparation, permitting and construction oversight while working in a project team environment.
• Candidate would contribute to projects including collecting existing utility data; performing modeling and simulation; site grading; erosion control design, and stormwater permitting.
• Prepare project design drawings within AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation / OpenRoads.
• Develop project specific detail drawings.
• Assist with technical specifications, cost estimates, reports, schedules, and other related tasks.
• Learn and adhere to client-specific standards.
• Coordinate with team members and client representatives.
• Periodic travel to project sites for field investigation and or construction support.
• Project outlines, project initiation, project schedules, project executions, and project closeout.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations pertaining to open channel design, storm sewer design, and culvert design.
• Perform water quality and water quantity calculations for stormwater management design.
• Permit research and review.
• Support and cross train with other civil disciplines if time permits.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years’ experience considered; 2-5 years’ relevant experience preferred.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with transportation, aviation, and land development / site design projects preferred.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, HEC-RAS, ICPR, HY8, etc. is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, project responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FDOT or other state transportation agency standards.
• Knowledge of FAA Drainage criteria.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex systems.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries