Water Resources/Hydraulic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer with 5–10 years of relevant experience to deliver high-quality water resources projects for public and private sectors.

The role involves planning, modeling, permitting, and design, mentoring staff, coordinating with clients and agencies, and contributing to proposals. A ABET-accredited civil/environmental degree and NC PE license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from ABET program; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive water resources experience.
• Active North Carolina PE license preferred.
• NCDOT hydraulics and erosion/sediment control design experience.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and storm drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, analysis, design, and permitting of water resources for transportation projects.
• Prepare final engineering plans, reports, specs, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; assist with proposals.

Skills

Water resources design

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Water Resources/Hydraulic Engineer

Full Time Raleigh, NC, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is a full-service, multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, construction management, and environmental firm with a long-standing tradition of excellence. At WRA, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we foster a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.

WRA is seeking an experienced Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer to join our Raleigh office. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality projects across both public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, design, and permitting of water resources for transportation projects, including:
  • Stormwater management
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Floodplain studies
  • Erosion and sediment control
• Prepare final engineering plans, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program; Master’s degree preferred
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering
• Active North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• NCDOT Hydraulics and Erosion Sediment Control design experience on Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and/or CMGC projects
• Cross pipe analysis and design experience
• Open and closed storm drainage design experience
• Hydrologic and hydraulic stream analysis including scour analysis design experience for major (greater than 20’) structures crossings for Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) and bridge opening determinations
• Experience preparing and sealing Culvert Survey Reports (CSR) and Bridge Survey reports (BSR)
• Stormwater Management design and plan experience
• Permit Drawings experience
• FEMA FIS Flood Study CLOMR/LOMR experience and experience coordinating submittals for reviews and final approval.
• Proficiency in water resources modeling software such as HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), and similar.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and / or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)