Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer in the Charlotte area to contribute to hydrologic analyses, watershed design, and ecological restoration projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to apply academic knowledge to real-world water resources challenges while developing consulting skills. The role offers exposure to surface water modeling, green infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance work, with opportunities for travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering or related science (required).
• Advanced degree in engineering or science preferred.
• Prior internship in environmental consulting (preferred).
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and TR-55 (preferred).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required).
• Some field work and overnight travel (required).
• Valid U.S. driver's license and driving record for business travel (required).

Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Watershed, stormwater management, and stream restoration design and analysis.
• Surface water quality/hydrodynamic modeling and environmental data analysis.
• Green infrastructure/low impact development design.
• Floodplain modeling and permitting.
• Erosion and sediment control design.
• Clean Water Act/NPDES compliance.
• Civil/infrastructure design and site layout.
• Site visits/field investigations; and
• Preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Watershed design

Stormwater management

Stream restoration

Water quality modeling

Green infrastructure design

NPDES compliance

Civil/infrastructure design

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering

Advanced degree in engineering or science (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

HY-8

AutoCAD Civil 3D

TR-55

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer in one of our following offices: Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, SC, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN. This position offers the opportunity to be hybrid in one of the offices listed. The position will work with a multi-disciplinary team where you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to water resources and ecological restoration projects while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling;
• Watershed, stormwater management, and stream restoration design and analysis;
• Surface water quality/hydrodynamic modeling and environmental data analysis;
• Green infrastructure/low impact development best management practice design;
• Floodplain modeling and permitting;
• Erosion and sediment control design;
• Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance;
• Civil/infrastructure design and site layout;
• Site visits/field investigations; and
• Preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelors degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering or related science. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering or science. (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and TR-55. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Some field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)