Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Aviation

CRM Hike; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to contribute to impactful Aviation and Transportation projects. This role involves performing hydraulic calculations, stormwater management, and erosion control design, while working collaboratively within a project team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality. Join a company that values teamwork and community service, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in civil engineering, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education opportunities

Cell phone allowance

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in civil or environmental engineering.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic calculations and stormwater permitting.
• Prepare design drawings and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Hydraulic Calculations

Stormwater Management

Technical Writing

Project Coordination

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

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’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (130) professionals throughout the State of Florida, which affords our valued clients top-level service.

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:

• Work on various aspects of civil engineering design, plan preparation, permitting and construction oversight while working in a project team environment.
• 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.
• Manage 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.
• Conduct 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.
• 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.

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work!

• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2023.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2023.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• Continuing education
• Professional societies
• Cell phone

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.

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