Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

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

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team across Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to water resources and ecological restoration projects. You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world water resources challenges, learning business skills for a successful consulting career while collaborating with engineers and scientists across

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering or related science is required.
• Advanced degree in engineering or science is preferred.
• Internship or work experience in environmental consulting is advantageous.
• Field work and overnight travel are part of the role.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling.
• Design and analyze watershed, stormwater, and stream restoration projects.
• Model surface water quality and perform data analysis.
• Design green infrastructure and low-impact development measures.
• Assist with floodplain modeling and permitting efforts.
• Support erosion and sediment control design.
• Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act and NPDES requirements.
• Contribute to civil/infrastructure design and site layout.
• Perform site visits and compile technical reports and drawings.

Skills

Field work experience

Overnight travel

Health & Safety training

Internship in environmental consulting

Education

Bachelors in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

HY-8

AutoCAD Civil 3D

TR-55

Job description

Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

Primary Location: US-NC-Wilmington

Additional Locations: US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Raleigh, US-SC-Greenville, US-TN-Chattanooga, US-TN-Knoxville

Category: Early Career

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

ID: 2026-4952

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)

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