Water Resources Drainage Project Engineer

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Drainage Project Engineer for our Alpharetta, GA office. The role focuses on hydraulic design, plan preparation, and project support for transportation drainage projects with 5–10 years of experience preferred.

You will develop storm drainage designs, assist with reports and fee estimates, mentor junior staff, and travel as needed. A PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year is required, along with experience in FEMA studies and MicroStation/OpenRoads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of water resources/engineering experience.
• GA PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Proficient with FEMA Flood Studies.
• Proficient with MicroStation V8i or Openroads design software.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, and HEC-RAS 2D drainage design softwares.
• GDOT and/or Municipal experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete hydraulic design projects for transportation-type projects under PM oversight.
• Provide engineering design, support, and assistance within the transportation group.
• Design and complete assigned projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare civil engineering design documents and perform project engineer duties for storm drainage/transportation projects.
• May mentor junior staff and assist with technical reports, SWPPPs, scopes of work, and fee estimates.

Skills

Hydraulics design

Storm drainage design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation V8i/Openroads

HEC-RAS

HY8

FlowMaster

Pond Pack

StormCAD

HEC-RAS 2D drainage design

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Drainage Project Engineer for our Alpharetta, GA office. The role focuses on hydraulic design, plan preparation, and project support for transportation drainage projects with 5–10 years of experience preferred.

You will develop storm drainage designs, assist with reports and fee estimates, mentor junior staff, and travel as needed. A PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year is required, along with experience in FEMA studies and MicroStation/OpenRoads.