Water Resources Engineer I

RS&H; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer for its Raleigh office. The role involves responsibilities in storm water management, drainage design, and hydraulic modeling, aiming to support local transportation agencies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with skills in environmental permitting and strong communication abilities. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with tools like ArcGIS and HEC-RAS.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' relevant experience required.
• Experience with floodplain studies and FEMA LOMC.
• Experience with design-build and/or alternative delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for storm water management and drainage design.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Handle environmental permitting in accordance with standards.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Professional registration (PE)

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Microstation/CADD

Geopak Drainage

ICPR

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer for our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte or Raleigh, NC office! This position will be responsible for storm water management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic modeling and environmental permitting in accordance with NCDOT, other state transportation agencies, and local municipalities standards, criteria and accepted practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience
• Professional registration (PE) within the field of engineering
• Minimum five years' relevant experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Preparing environmental permit application packages
• Experience with riverine modeling using HEC-RAS
• Experience with 2-dimensional bridge hydraulics modeling
• Experience using ArcGIS for water resources projects
• Experience with floodplain studies and FEMA LOMC
• Experience with design-build and/or other alternative delivery projects
• Watershed delineation and determination of hydrological parameters
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using ICPR
• Experience using Geopak Drainage and/or ASAD
• Experience with plans production using Microstation/CADD

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.