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Engineering Associate - Water Resources

Raleigh, NC 27607

Posted: 05/09/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 634095 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

A Water Resources Engineer with 2-5 years' experience responsible for applying general civil, environmental, and water resources engineering design principles on a variety of public and private projects.

Required:

  • Master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant experience highly preferred.

  • Relevant water resources / stormwater experience, internship, co-op, or research experience preferred.

  • Engineering Intern (EI) certification preferred.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM a plus.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic modeling evaluations for various projects.
  • Apply a working knowledge of GIS applications and tools to perform hydrologic analysis and application to Water Resources projects and studies
  • Produce storm calculations and/or perform stormwater analyses with various hydrologic and hydraulic software packages, including but not limited to: AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM; and prepare storm drainage plans to include storm sewer piping, open channel design, orifice and weir design, culvert design, inlet flow calculations (spread calcs) and basic hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
  • Assist on capital improvement and watershed planning studies
  • Interact with and respond to plan reviewers
  • Interact with other disciplines within the overall company structure
  • May design Sediment Traps and Basins in accordance with local and State standards
  • Layout Erosion Control devices and develop plans per local and State standards
  • Design and layout stormwater management facilities and assist with development of plans
  • Prepare nutrient management calculations
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of riverine floodplain and floodway concepts
  • Assist with preparation of riverine flood analysis, FEMA map revisions, and local flood analysis
  • Assist with preparation of watershed analyses for basins of various sizes
  • Technical Writing (Engineering Reports, memorandum, etc.) to document objectives, methodologies, assumptions, and findings.
  • Floodplain development permitting, including No-Rise certifications and CLOMR/LOMR applications.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior staff in the Water Resources Team.
  • Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
Benefits
  • Flexible & hybrid schedules
  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
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