Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

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

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team on water resources and ecological restoration projects.

You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world problems while developing consulting business skills, with a hybrid work model in Wilmington, Charlotte, or Raleigh. The role requires a BS in civil/environmental engineering, familiarity with water resources modeling, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• BS in civil, environmental, or related engineering field (required).
• Advanced degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• Prior internship in environmental consulting (preferred).
• Willingness to travel and work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Watershed, stormwater management, and stream restoration design and analysis.
• Surface water quality/hydrodynamic modeling and data analysis.
• Green infrastructure/low impact development design.
• Floodplain modeling and permitting.
• Erosion and sediment control design.
• NPDES compliance.
• Site layout and civil/infrastructure design.
• Field visits and data collection; report preparation.

Skills

Health & Safety training

Field work

Driver's license

Internship experience

Education

BS in civil/environmental engineering

Advanced degree 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. 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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