Stormwater Project Engineer

WithersRavenel; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the stormwater management sector is seeking a Project Engineer II/III to join their Raleigh team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead and support projects that enhance water quality and infrastructure resilience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stormwater management, with proficiency in modeling software such as HEC-RAS and SWMM. As a 100% employee-owned company, WithersRavenel fosters a collaborative culture where every employee is an owner, contributing to meaningful work and community commitment. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Professional Development

Team-First Atmosphere

Community Engagement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in stormwater management or related fields.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on stormwater management and drainage design.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Stormwater Management

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Description

Join our team as an Project Engineer II/III within our Stormwater practice area. This is a hybrid role based out of our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

In this role, you will lead and support projects focused on stormwater management, watershed planning, drainage design, flood mitigation, and environmental compliance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance water quality, improve infrastructure resilience, and support sustainable development.

Key responsibilities include designing stormwater systems, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, preparing technical reports, and ensuring projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in stormwater management, water resources engineering, or related fields, along with proficiency in modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar tools.

Why WR? WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner—which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work.

Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are:

• Our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• Our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• Our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.

Learn more about our benefits and employee ownership!

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and join our team of employee owners at WithersRavenel!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or field of expertise or equivalent experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 5+ years of experience in appropriate field of expertise
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Execute multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Exhibit leadership in planning and/or design concepts and methods and challenge convention
• Ability to successfully manage all internal aspects of projects/project tasks
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to mentor and lead technical staff
• Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking
• AutoCAD/Civil3D, RAS, SWMM, or similar tools experience

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.