Water Resources Designer

NV5 Global, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a full-time Water Resources Designer for our Cary, NC office. The role supports the Charlotte Water Resources Group with hydraulic design, storm drainage modeling, and related tasks to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree (0–3 years) and may have EI certification or FE exam planned; familiarity with Open Roads or MicroStation/GEOPAK Drainage is a plus, and occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-3 years of water resources or engineering experience.
• EI certification a plus (at minimum-FE exam should be scheduled).
• Knowledge of Open Roads and/or MicroStation / GEOPAK Drainage a plus.
• Previous hydraulic and storm drainage design related work experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel on occasion.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete hydraulic design projects under the direct supervision of a professional engineer.
• Work alone and in small groups.
• Assist in field survey for hydraulic projects.
• Design tasks include storm drainage system modeling, open channel analysis, preparation of design plans, and bridge/culvert survey reports.

Skills

Water resources design

Team work

Field survey support

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Open Roads

MicroStation/GEOPAK Drainage

Job description

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking a full-time Water Resources Designer in our Cary, NC office. The Water Resources Designer will provide engineering design, support, and assistance of projects within the Charlotte Water Resources Group. The ideal candidate will design and complete assigned projects on time, within budget, and of high quality. The most frequent and essential work activities include:

• Complete hydraulic design projects under the direct supervision of a professional engineer. Project types include storm drainage for transportation type projects, hydraulics modeling for bridge/culvert replacements, and neighborhood storm drainage repair projects.
• Work alone and in small groups.
• Assist in field survey for hydraulic projects.
• Design tasks include storm drainage system modeling, open channel analysis, preparation of design plans, and bridge/culvert survey reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of previous water resources or engineering experience
• EI certification a plus (at minimum-FE exam should be scheduled)
• Knowledge of Open Roads and/or MicroStation / GEOPAK Drainage a plus
• Previous hydraulic and storm drainage design related work experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment preferred.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.