Water Resources Engineer
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.
At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.
We are seeking a problem-solver with a technical background to perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of infrastructure and natural systems . The Water Resources Engineer will work in our Water Resources Department in our Raleigh office and will be responsible for modeling of infrastructure and closed drainage systems, as well as of streams and watersheds. The Water Resources Engineer will work collaboratively with more-experienced Water Resources staff and our Transportation Design Department staff on projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic engineering for municipal stormwater, roadway/highway , bridge/culvert , municipal street, pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) , flood mitigation projects.
There is potential to work out of another Summit office besides Raleigh . The successful candidate for this position will receive a signing bonus equal to 10% of the annual salary given.
Skills and Qualifications:
BS in Civil Engineering or related field
EI required, PE preferred
3+ years of progressive hydrologic and hydraulic engineering experience required
E xperience with various hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software
Experience with GIS, Microstation, Open Roads Designer, or Civil3D
Willingness to learn, proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with HEC-RAS 1D or 2D modeling
Drainage design and Erosion Control design experience
Municipal stormwater system modeling experience
DOT (any state) design experience
Local candidates preferred
Are you keen on this position but don't meet the requirements? If you are interested, you are strongly encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't meet the stated requirements!
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. 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.
Note: Signing bonus is not available to candidates that come through a recruiter.