Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer in the Wilmington, NC area with opportunities for hybrid work across Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world water resources and ecological restoration projects while growing business skills in a multidisciplinary team.

The role supports H&H analysis, watershed design, and environmental data analysis, with exposure to cutting-edge tools and client-focused project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/biosystems engineering or related science is required.
• Internship experience in environmental consulting is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel are required.
• Some field work and overnight travel are required.

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/NPDES compliance.
• Site visits/field investigations; and
• Preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.

Skills

Internship experience

Field work

Overnight travel

Driving license

Health & Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/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

Job Details

• Category: Early Career
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No

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. 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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