Project Manager — Hydraulic Engineering

Wetherill Engineering, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Hydraulic Project Manager to oversee hydrology and hydraulic design for transportation projects in Raleigh, NC. The role involves managing project scopes, conducting analyses, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in hydraulic design, proficiency in relevant software, and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hydraulic design experience, preferably on NCDOT projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hydrology and hydraulic design for roadway drainage and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
• Design stormwater management systems and bridge hydraulics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GEOPAK Drainage

HEC-RAS

Open Roads Designer

SUDA

Job description

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Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI) is hiring a Hydraulic Project Manager to lead hydrology and hydraulic design for transportation projects in our Raleigh, NC office. You’ll manage project scopes, conduct stormwater and drainage analysis, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee hydrology and hydraulic design for roadway drainage, stormwater systems, and erosion control.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
• Design stormwater management systems, bridge and culvert hydraulics, and outfall analysis.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client coordination.
• Utilize MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer, and SUDA.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct fieldwork verification.

What You Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 10+ years of hydraulic design experience, preferably on NCDOT projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of NCDOT Guidelines, FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual, and erosion control.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why WEI?

• Competitive salary + health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.
• ESOP, SPSF, & HUB-certified firm.
• Ranked among Top MWBE Firms and Top 74 Southeast Engineering Firms (ENR).
• Collaborative work culture with professional growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available.

Apply on LinkedIn, at www.wetherilleng.com, or email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Civil Engineering

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