Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Engineer in Training (Project Engineer Preferred)

Thomas & Hutton; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Condensed work schedule

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Civil Engineer – Water Resources with a focus on stormwater design and hydrologic analyses. The role involves developing plans, reports, and cost estimates for capital-improvement projects across the Southeast, using Civil 3D and related tools.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Environmental/Biosystems degree, an EIT or PE path, and strong communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain (PE path strongly preferred).
• 35 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 independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic design

Stormwater design

Autodesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Project coordination

Client communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XPSWMM

ArcGIS

ICPR

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

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)
• 35 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.

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.

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