Water Resources Project Lead – Hydraulics & Floodplain Design

Dewberry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Inc. seeks a civil/environmental water resources engineer to join our Raleigh or Charlotte offices. The role focuses on drainage design, hydrology, hydraulics, and watershed planning for transportation projects.

Candidates should have a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, 2–5 years of water resources experience, knowledge of HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, MicroStation, and NC DOT drainage design. EIT or P.E. in NC preferred; sponsorship not offered at this time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–5 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong working knowledge of North Carolina Department of Transportation drainage design and hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Knowledge/experience with models/software: HEC-RAS, Microstation, ArcGIS; OpenRoads Designer, PCSWM
• Experience in watershed and stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and watershed/waterway modeling.
• Active EIT or P.E. in NC preferred
• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway drainage design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and floodplain analyses;
• Provide technical assistance for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, using a variety of techniques and models (e.g., HEC-HMS, HY-8, HEC-RAS);
• Floodplain mapping and assisting with written reports such as study narratives documenting floodplain studies;
• Conduct watershed and stormwater management planning and design;
• Perform water quality and quantity analysis to meet applicable state and local criteria;
• Design stormwater best management practices;
• Assist in preparation of proposals, work scopes, and cost estimates;
• Project management and staff development.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrology & hydraulic analysis

NC DOT drainage design familiarity

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

PCSWMM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

ArcGIS

OpenRoads Designer

PCSWM

Job description

Dewberry Engineers Inc. seeks a civil/environmental water resources engineer to join our Raleigh or Charlotte offices. The role focuses on drainage design, hydrology, hydraulics, and watershed planning for transportation projects.

Candidates should have a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, 2–5 years of water resources experience, knowledge of HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, MicroStation, and NC DOT drainage design. EIT or P.E. in NC preferred; sponsorship not offered at this time.