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

Thomas-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Work‑life balance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Nashville, TN is seeking a water resources engineer to design stormwater infrastructure, perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams on meaningful projects.

You will qualify as EIT/PE path preferred, 3–5 years of water resources experience, and proficiency with Civil 3D and hydrologic models. On-site role with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain (PE path strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles and stormwater design.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and hydrologic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design construction plans, documents, quantities, and cost opinions for stormwater projects.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analyses for stormwater systems.
• Design site-specific Best Management Practices and volume-control solutions.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Develop 1D/2D hydraulic models and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR exhibits.
• Apply Civil 3D and water-resources software to refine designs.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater design

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ICPR

XPSWMM

ArcGIS

Job description

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.

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.