Moffatt & Nichol

Water Resources Engineer – Entry to Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Raleigh • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Provide support for the development of surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling
  • Assist in performing engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage
  • Analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives
  • Assist in the preparation of exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations
  • Support the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and other documents
  • Liaise with different individuals and agencies, including government agencies, local authorities, and contractors
  • Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for water resources and related civil engineering projects including: Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure permitting and design, preferably locally
  • Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
  • Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
  • Under direction prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required
  • Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
  • 0 - 2 years of professional and/or internship experience; required
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; preferred
  • Interest and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of: Floodplain mapping and floodplain management FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design Watershed assessment & planning Urban flood risk and floodplain management Flood protection and resilience Low impact development/green infrastructure AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, experience preferred but not required
Benefits
  • Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
  • Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
  • Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
  • Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
  • 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
  • Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
  • You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
  • And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
hydraulic modelinghydrologic modelinghydrodynamic modelingengineering calculationsstormwater managementdrainage infrastructure designfloodplain mappingfloodplain managementengineering analysisdesign of water resources projects
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Water Resources EngineeringFundamentals of Engineer (FE) examEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification