Water Resources Project Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer in Savannah, GA. The ideal candidate will contribute to stormwater master planning, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities include managing design tasks, coordinating with clients and staff, and mentoring junior engineers. A Georgia PE and at least 6 years in Water Resources are preferred, with strong communication and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required or preferred (GA focus).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Water Resources (Stormwater).
• Experience with stormwater master planning, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Manage design assignments, scope/fee development, project management, and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, agencies, and staff across locations.
• Manage watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis (1D/2D).
• Perform and manage water resource studies, FEMA LOMCs, and capital projects.
• Provide oversight and mentoring of team members.
• Monitor scope of work and fees during projects.

Skills

Professional Engineer Registration

Water Resources experience

AutoCAD

ArcMap

HEC-RAS

XPSWMM

Hydrologic Modeling

Hydraulic Modeling

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Communication Skills

Field Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE Registration (Georgia preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcMap

ICPR4

HEC-RAS

XPSWMM

Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Water Resources Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a stormwater project engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will help grow our water resources department as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in stormwater master planning, drainage and stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform various design tasks in the general civil engineering field. This position is ideal for ambitious and motivated candidates searching for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Manage multiple design assignments, including proposal development, scope and fee development, project management, and developing/maintaining project schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, project stakeholders, and other staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
• Manage and execute watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (1D/2D modelling), drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative LID infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
• Perform and manage a variety of water resource-related studies, FEMA Letter of Map Changes, and capital improvement design projects.
• Provide oversight and effective mentoring of team members.
• Monitor the scope of work and fees during the project's progress.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer Registration is required, preferably in Georgia.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Water Resources (Stormwater).
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcMap, and hydrologic/hydraulic software applications (e.g., ICPR4, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis).
• Stormwater Management design experience.
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling experience.
• Contract Document preparation, project management experience, cost estimation, and reviewing plans and specifications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.
• Client service-oriented, self-starter, and team player.
• Ability to provide effective engineering solutions.
• Ability to perform field work including lifting 25 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in Georgia & South Carolina (Preferred not required).
• Green infrastructure design experience.
• Erosion and Sediment Control design experience.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position with 25% travel included. Candidate must be able to work out of any of the offices located in Charleston, Greenville, Nashville, Atlanta, Columbia, and Durham. Must be able to travel and stay in Savannah when required. Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon.-Thurs. and 7:30AM - 11:30AM Fri. Benefits include superior health, dental, vision, and Rx insurance programs, a condensed work schedule, a generous base compensation and bonus plan, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities, college tuition reimbursement programs (graduate & undergraduate), and in-house Up and Ready Software Training Program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.