Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family coverage

HSA match

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, seeks an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer for our Atlanta office. You will support surface water modeling, flood risk analysis, and design calculations, and assist with exhibits, reports, and documents for projects in local and governmental settings.

You will join a collaborative team, contributing to plans, specifications, and presentations while expanding your expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and green infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering preferred.
• FE exam or EIT certification preferred.
• 0–2 years of professional/internship experience; internship preferred.
• Experience with floodplain mapping and floodplain management, FEMA regulations, stormwater hydrology and hydraulics is a plus.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for water resources and related civil projects, including stormwater management and drainage design.
• Perform numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for final bid packages.
• Participate in design meetings and project decisions on technical approaches, cost, construction, and scheduling.
• Prepare written and graphic reports and make presentations.
• Assist in drafting technical memoranda and reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required

Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred

Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM

Infoworks ICM

ESRI GIS

Job description

Overview

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is a recognized worldwide leader in this field. We are actively looking for an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Atlanta office. As part of the WRES team, you will support the development of surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling; assist in performing engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage; analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives; assist in the preparation of exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations; support the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and other documents; and liaise with different individuals and agencies, including government agencies, local authorities, and contractors.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for water resources and related civil engineering projects including:
  • Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure permitting and design, preferably locally.
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulics
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
• Perform numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of final bid packages
• Participate in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
• Prepare written and graphic reports and make presentations
• Under direction, prepare various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda

Other information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required
  • Master\'s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
• 0 - 2 years of professional and/or internship experience; required
  • Internship experience highly preferred
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; preferred
• Interest and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
  • Floodplain mapping and floodplain management
  • FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, experience preferred but not required
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Physical requirements

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Benefits

Moffatt & Nichol offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

• Family coverage is available; low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match
• Wellness program with financial incentives
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match
• Life Insurance coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Training opportunities, Leadership Development, Mentoring program, Young Professionals group
• Pet Insurance

EEO statement

Moffatt & Nichol is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Federal Contractor. We value diversity and are committed to nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with applicable laws.