Water Resources Senior Designer

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Wellness stipends

Flexible work options

Student loan reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified engineer to lead hydrologic, hydraulic, and stormwater analysis and design in our Civil Engineering Design Department in NC. Projects include roadway/highway, municipal, and greenway-related work in the Southeast.

You will manage water resources projects, lead design efforts, and oversee modeling with HEC-RAS, MOA/CLOMR/LOMR packages, and related reports while collaborating with staff and clients to deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive hydraulic and stormwater design experience.
• NC PE license or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Strong knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling incl. HEC-RAS.
• Experience with open channel and closed pipe drainage design.
• Familiar with NCDOT design standards and project workflow.
• Strong communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources, hydraulic, and stormwater projects.
• Lead design of stream crossings, drainage systems, stormwater control, and erosion control for transportation and municipal projects.
• Manage team workload, staff, and schedules.
• Oversee hydrologic modeling in HEC-RAS and other tools.
• Prepare MOA, CLOMR and LOMR packages and reports.
• Attend public meetings and present as needed.
• Assist with proposals and marketing meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Multitasking

Team leadership

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng or Civil Eng Tech

Tools

PCSWMM

MicroStation

Geopak

Geopak Drainage

Open Roads Designer

Job description

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!We are seeking a qualified individual to lead and manage hydrologic and hydraulic and stormwater analysis and design. The position is part of our Civil Engineering Design Department in NC. Projects will primarily involve engineering for roadway/highway, municipal projects, and pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) projects.Responsibilities:Manage water resources, hydraulic, and stormwater projectsManage team’s workload, staff, and schedulesLead design of stream crossings, drainage systems, stormwater control, and erosion control for a wide range of transportation-related and municipal projectsManage hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in HEC-RAS and other modeling toolsManage preparation of MOA, CLOMR and LOMR packagesManage hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and oversee report generationSupport flood resiliency and stormwater master planning studiesOversee project/contracting scoping, fee development, contract negotiations, and executionAttend public meetings and make presentations as neededTrain support staff and review workSupport marketing of water resources, hydraulic, and stormwater services to new and existing clients in collaboration with our existing business development teamAssist with project pursuits in providing technical expertise on proposals and marketing meetingsSkills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of 5 years of progressive hydraulic and stormwater design experiencePE license in NC or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.Advanced knowledge of and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with step backwater programs (HEC-RAS) and knowledge of FEMA requirementsExperience with modeling open channel and closed pipe systemsExperience in drainage design, stormwater management practices and regulations, stormwater design, and erosion control designKnowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices and experience in project development workflowProactive and self-motivated attitudeExperience with managing and organizing multiple tasks and related disciplines.Strong engineering analysis and judgmentExcellent communication skills (written and verbal).Experience in staff and project managementExperience managing and training support staffAbility to work collaborativelyExperience with PCSWMM or similar platformPreferred Skills and Qualifications:Experience with Microstation, Geopak, Geopak Drainage, and Open Roads DesignerSCM and/or GSI design experienceStream restoration design experienceStormwater master planning experienceCFM certificationFloodplain mapping experienceNCDOT, SCDOT and VDOT design experienceSummit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.