Hydraulic Engineer

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We are seeking a qualified problem-solver to lead and assist in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for Infrastructure design projects. The position will work in our Water Resources group within our Civil Engineering Department in our Raleigh office. The individual will work closely with our Transportation Design Department on projects primarily involving hydrologic analysis and hydraulic engineering for roadway/highway, municipal street, and pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) projects. Knowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices and experience in project development workflow are preferred for the position.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of three years of progressive hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or ability to obtain within one year.
• Knowledge of and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with step backwater programs (HEC-RAS) and knowledge of FEMA requirements.
• Experience in drainage design, flood mitigation, stormwater management practices and regulations, and erosion control design.
• Experience with Microstation, Open Roads Designer, or Civil3D.
• Strong engineering analysis and judgment, proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• DOT (any state) design experience.
• 2D hydraulic modeling experience.
• BMP Inspection and Design Experience.
• CFM Certification.
• Interaction with clients and public agencies will be required periodically.
• Survey experience and data management

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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