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Job description
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid options available
About the Opportunity
An established employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the planning, analysis, and design of complex hydraulic, stormwater, drainage, and flood management projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects for municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients while contributing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and supporting project delivery across the Southeast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take a technical leadership role while remaining hands-on with project execution and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hydraulic and hydrologic design efforts for complex water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Develop engineering solutions for drainage systems, flood mitigation, watershed management, stream restoration, and stormwater management initiatives.
Prepare, review, approve, and seal engineering designs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support planning, permitting, and design activities.
Perform site visits, field investigations, and technical assessments to verify existing conditions and support engineering recommendations.
Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, design memoranda, and supporting documentation.
Support construction administration activities, including field reviews and design interpretation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients.
Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client presentations.
Attend industry conferences, workshops, and professional events.
Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
Review technical work products to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong understanding of water resources engineering principles and best practices.
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, and drainage design.
Proficiency in engineering design software and CADD platforms.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
Strong project coordination and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining high quality standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum 7+ years of relevant water resources engineering experience.
Experience leading technical tasks and coordinating project delivery.
Ability to travel occasionally for project and client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience in hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and drainage system design.
Familiarity with state and local drainage design standards, permitting requirements, and MS4 regulations.
Experience delivering municipal stormwater and water resources infrastructure projects.
Proven ability to develop construction plans, specifications, and bid packages for public-sector clients.
Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of engineering reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
Ability and willingness to review, sign, and seal engineering documents as required.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from planning through construction.
Preferred Software Experience:
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
ICPR
HY-8
Hydraulic Toolbox
ArcGIS
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work on technically challenging and impactful water resources projects.
Opportunity to influence project delivery and mentor developing engineers.
Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Clear opportunities for technical and career progression.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector clients.
Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% or less.
This position is ideal for an experienced Water Resources Engineer looking to step into a technical leadership role while continuing to develop expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater, and flood risk management.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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