Civil Engineer | Water Resources

Civil Engineer | Water Resources | Raleigh, NC

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About the OpportunityStillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning civil engineering consulting firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with public and private sector clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex water resources and stormwater management projects successfully.
With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.
The firm is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise, experience, and licensure.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and support water resources and stormwater engineering projects including drainage infrastructure, stormwater management systems, flood control improvements, watershed studies, and floodplain managementPerform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, stormwater modeling, drainage calculations, and floodplain evaluationsDesign storm drainage systems, detention and retention facilities, channels, culverts, outfalls, and other stormwater infrastructureDevelop hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate stormwater runoff, conveyance capacity, flood elevations, and drainage system performancePerform watershed analysis, floodplain delineation, flood studies, and flood mitigation evaluationsSupport FEMA floodplain studies, flood insurance rate map revisions, CLOMR/LOMR applications, and related regulatory processesPrepare drainage reports, stormwater management plans, engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documentsSupport water resources projects through feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction administrationCoordinate with municipalities, drainage districts, flood control authorities, regulatory agencies, developers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teamsApply applicable stormwater regulations, drainage criteria, floodplain management requirements, and local, state, and federal design standardsProvide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience level
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering requiredCurrent water resources, stormwater, drainage, or hydrologic and hydraulic engineering experience within a consulting engineering or AEC environment preferredExperience with stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain analysis, or watershed engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred; EIT candidates actively progressing toward PE licensure will also be consideredExperience with applicable water resources engineering and modeling platforms such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, HydroCAD, ICPR, StormCAD, or similar discipline-specific software preferredExperience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GIS-based analysis, or other civil engineering design and mapping platforms preferredWorking knowledge of hydrology, open-channel hydraulics, stormwater management, drainage design standards, FEMA floodplain regulations, and applicable permitting requirementsExperience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, drainage reports, stormwater management plans, flood studies, engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents
What the Opportunity OffersCompetitive xzbcwsv compensation aligned with experience, licensure, and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefitsHybrid and/or onsite work opportunities based on position and project responsibilitiesMeaningful involvement in significant drainage, stormwater management, flood control, and water resources infrastructure projectsIncreasing project ownership and client responsibility as your career developsSupport for PE licensure, continuing education, technical training, and professional developmentClear pathways into project management, technical leadership, client leadership, and firm leadership
Why Partner with Stillpoint AECAccess to opportunities with established and growing AEC consulting firmsOpportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goalsMarket insight into compensation, firm culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activityConfidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring processPersonalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruitingRelationships across multiple engineering disciplines, consulting firms, and markets