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

American Meteorological Society; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Condensed work schedule

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition-reimbursement programs

In-house Civil 3D training

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Nashville seeks a water resources engineer to design stormwater infrastructure and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for capital-improvement projects across the Southeast.

You will develop 1D/2D models, prepare regulatory documentation, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget while advancing professional growth and training in Civil 3D applications.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

EIT Certification

Hydrology design

Hydraulic design

Autodesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

XPSWMM

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)
• 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: MondayThursday 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

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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