Water Resources Design Engineer - Stormwater & Hydraulics

American Meteorological Society; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Experienced Designer in Nashville to advance stormwater and drainage projects. You will lead design efforts, run hydrologic analyses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT, and 3–5 years in water resources. We offer mentorship, competitive benefits, and a path to PE licensure as you contribute to resilient infrastructure across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required or related field.
• EIT certification required; PE license strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years in water resources engineering, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, and stormwater design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans and engineering designs for stormwater management, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support project planning and design.
• Develop stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software to develop and refine project designs.
• Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Lead and coordinate design activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress of team members.
• Support project execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Skills

EIT certification

PE license

Strong communication

Team leadership

Time management

Client-service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Experienced Designer in Nashville to advance stormwater and drainage projects. You will lead design efforts, run hydrologic analyses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT, and 3–5 years in water resources. We offer mentorship, competitive benefits, and a path to PE licensure as you contribute to resilient infrastructure across the Southeast.