Water Resources Engineer — Field Data, Modeling & Growth

Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan (employee only)

Job summary

Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 2–3 years of civil engineering experience and FE certification. The role involves hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, field data collection, and design tasks across water resources projects.

The candidate will join a small, collaborative team, support permit processes, and contribute to field data analysis, GIS work, and construction drawings while opportunities exist for certifications and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–3 years of civil engineering experience.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Proficient in Excel and ESRI ArcMap (GIS).
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze field data for asset management surveys and flow metering studies.
• Build and run hydraulic water and sewer models.
• Create construction drawings for pipeline replacement, rehabilitation, and other projects.
• Expand technical writing skills.
• Prepare and submit state/federal permit packages.
• Manage data using GIS tables, spreadsheets, and other applications.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create terrain models and pipe networks.

Skills

Civil engineering

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Excel

Team work

Written comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ESRI ArcMap

Job description

Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 2–3 years of civil engineering experience and FE certification. The role involves hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, field data collection, and design tasks across water resources projects.

The candidate will join a small, collaborative team, support permit processes, and contribute to field data analysis, GIS work, and construction drawings while opportunities exist for certifications and professional growth.