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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Work-life balance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Nashville, TN is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to design stormwater capital-improvement projects, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and apply Civil 3D and modeling tools on multidisciplinary teams.

You will collaborate with clients, project managers, and regulatory agencies, manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget, and advance innovative stormwater solutions while pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain (PE path strongly preferred).
• 3-5 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater design, and water-quality analysis.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater capital-improvement projects including plans, documents, quantity takeoffs, and opinions of probable construction cost.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analyses for stormwater systems.
• Design site-specific BMPs including LID and volume-control solutions.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Develop 1-2D hydrologic and hydraulic models and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR applications.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater design

Written & verbal communication

Project coordination

Client-service mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental/Biosystems

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain (PE path preferred)

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.

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