Hydraulic Design Engineer

Relocation is welcomed and relocation packages are available

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at either the Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of transportation hydraulic design experience, preferably with NCDOT projects.

Our client is a privately held, employee-owned, and woman-owned engineering firm with over three decades of success. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, they are recognized among the top firms in the Southeast and are a certified DBE and HUB business. With offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, they provide engineering services in transportation, roadway design, hydraulics, and more, delivering innovative solutions with a hands‑on approach.

• Lead and support hydrology and hydraulic analysis for roadway and transportation projects
• Design stormwater management systems, ponds, and conveyance systems
• Perform erosion control and outfall analysis to ensure compliance with environmental standards
• Contribute to all aspects of roadway drainage design including culverts, bridges, ditches, BMPs, and watershed studies
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork to confirm existing conditions
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic improvements for roadway and drainage projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, sub-consultants, and permitting agencies
• Extract and analyze data from Micro Station, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, and related tools
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets when assigned

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hydraulic design experience, ideally with NCDOT projects
• Proficiency with Micro Station, GEOPAK Drainage, and HEC-RAS
• Working knowledge of NCDOT Guidelines for Drainage Studies and Hydraulic Design and FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual
• Soil erosion and sediment control design experience
• Familiarity with Open Roads Designer and SUDA is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (sponsorship not available)

• Join a top-ranked engineering firm with over 30 years of growth and recognition
• Opportunity to work on diverse transportation and drainage projects with state-wide impact
• Professional growth potential, including project management opportunities and leadership development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and paid holidays