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Water Resources Engineer – Experienced Designer

Nashville, TNOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Water Resources Engineer
  • stormwater management
  • drainage
  • flood-control
  • hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
  • Civil 3D
  • water resources modeling software
  • permit applications
  • regulatory agencies
  • construction plans

Nice to have

  • Best Place to Work
  • performance bonus
  • condensed work schedule
  • tuition assistance
  • PaTHways
  • T&H University

Role summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer – Designer to join their team in the Southeast. This role involves designing stormwater, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects, performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and developing technical documentation. The engineer will utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and lead design activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills. Thomas & Hutton offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect communities, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll design impactful stormwater and drainage projects, collaborate with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

What you'll do:

  • Prepare construction plans and engineering designs for stormwater management, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support project planning and design
  • Develop stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and supporting technical documentation
  • Assist with the preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies
  • Utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software to develop and refine project designs
  • Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
  • Lead and coordinate design activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress of team members
  • Support project execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
  • What you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • EIT certification required; PE license strongly preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in water resources engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater design
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on schedule
  • Client-service mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to lead a design team, delegate responsibilities, and track project progress
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Why Thomas & Hutton?

  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
  • Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career
  • Schedule:

    On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

    How to apply:

    Ready to help bring engineering designs to life in the field? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

    At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

    When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

    Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com.

    Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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