Project Water Resources Engineer, Scientist

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Project Water Resources Engineer or Scientist handling innovative urban stormwater management and natural surface water systems. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on complex environmental projects in various US locations.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performing and overseeing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies
Developing innovative green infrastructure solutions for the urban environment
Applying innovative hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, from 1-D to 3-D transport models
Floodplain mapping and flood protection designs
In-stream and urban stormwater water quality monitoring and modeling
Field investigations and construction support services
Developing construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications
Preparing erosion and sediment control designs
Interacting with client representatives
Directing multi-disciplinary project teams
Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments
Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring
Help broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, agricultural, biological, biosystems engineering, natural resources or other science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline (required)
Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
Professional registration or ability to obtain within one year (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG) (required)
At least 7 years of research or related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Experience with modeling and design software tools such as EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS (preferred)
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
Some field work and overnight travel (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Well-being programs to support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydrologic studieshydraulic studiesgreen infrastructure solutionshydrologic modeling softwarehydraulic modeling softwarefloodplain mappingflood protection designsstormwater quality monitoringerosion control designsconstruction documents

Soft Skills

client interactionproject managementteam leadershipbusiness developmentmentoringcommunication skillswriting skillstime managementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

P.E.P.G.CPESCCPSWG