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

Thomas & Hutton; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance

Condensed work schedule for work-life 

Top-tier health, dental, vision, andRx

Retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Thomas & Hutton University with PDH

Graduate and undergraduate tuition-re-

In-house Civil 3D training

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Savannah, GA is seeking a Civil Engineer - Water Resources with Engineer in Training preference. You will design stormwater infrastructure, perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and develop models using Civil 3D and GIS tools to support capital-improvement projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, while managing scope, schedule, and budgets.

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.
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater design, and water-quality analysis.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, XPSWMM, ArcGIS preferred.
• Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater capital-improvement plans, documents, and cost estimates.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analyses for stormwater systems.
• Design site BMPs, including LID and volume-control solutions.
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory documentation.
• Develop 1D/2D models, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR exhibits, and drainage reports.
• Apply Civil 3D and water-resources modeling software to refine designs.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

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

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

PE path strongly considered

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ICPR

XPSWMM

ArcGIS

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

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission "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.