water resources engineer

EMH&T; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

EMH&T is seeking a Water Resources Engineer, PE to join our Columbus, OH team. You will lead hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for stormwater projects and mentor junior staff while addressing flooding and resilience through data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes FEMA floodplain studies and stormwater design with collaboration across local, state, and federal agencies. A PE license and 4–8 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4–8 years of water resources, stormwater, and floodplain experience.
• Experience with HydroCAD and HEC‑RAS modeling.
• Master's degree in water resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, design, calculations, and delivery of water resources and stormwater projects.
• Work independently and with a team of engineers.
• Model hydrologic and hydraulic systems for watersheds, streams, and stormwater facilities.
• Prepare flood risk assessments, drainage studies, and watershed master plans.
• Support proposal development and project scoping, staffing, and budgeting.
• Develop FEMA floodplain studies and related permit documentation.
• Design stormwater systems including detention, retention, and green infrastructure.
• Coordinate with FEMA, USACE, EPA, and state agencies.
• Perform field assessments and document results.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering (water resources) - preferred

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER, PE

EMH&T is a growing civil engineering consulting firm committed to delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our Water Resources team has earned a strong reputation for engineering excellence and is consistently at the forefront of many of the public and private sector projects that are shaping the future of Central Ohio and beyond. We partner with public and private clients to solve complex challenges involving stormwater management, watershed planning, flood mitigation, and community resilience.

We are looking for a Water Resources Engineer, PE to join our Water Resource team located in Columbus, OH. This position offers the opportunity to manage impactful projects, mentor technical staff, and help communities address flooding and stormwater challenges through data-driven engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, FEMA floodplain studies, flood risk assessment and mapping, stormwater system design, and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, design, calculations, and delivery of water resources and stormwater engineering projects and studies.
• Works independently and as part of a collaborative team with other engineering professionals around the company.
• Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watersheds, streams, rivers, culverts, bridges, and stormwater systems.
• Prepare and review flood risk assessments, drainage studies, watershed master plans, and flood mitigation strategies.
• Lead and/or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, technical approach, staffing plans, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Develop FEMA flood plain mapping studies, Letters of Map Revision, Conditional Letters of Map Revision, and floodplain permitting documentation.
• Design stormwater management systems including detention, retention, conveyance, green infrastructure, and low-impact development solutions.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, including FEMA, USACE, EPA, and state environmental agencies.
• Performs quality control reviews.
• Perform field assessments and complete the associated technical documentation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality control, and client communications.
• Assist and/or lead client meetings, develop agendas, and manage follow-up work assignments.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, and floodplain management.
• Significant experience modeling software applications such as HydroCAD and HEC-RAS.
• Master's degree in civil engineering with a focus on water resources, preferred.
• Strong technical report writing ability.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS platforms to support engineering design, spatial analysis, and the development of stormwater management and floodplain studies.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identity theft services. Annually, based on year-end business results, an employee's eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed taking into account the individual's performance and contributions.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas.

5500 New Albany Rd
Columbus, OH 43054