Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources

Job Overview

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer, PE to join our Water Resources team. This role offers the chance to work with a talented, collaborative group of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond.

As a Water Resources Project Engineer, you will support project managers in the design and construction phases of municipal stormwater capital improvement projects, stream and wetland restoration, dam rehabilitation and removal, and comprehensive watershed studies. The primary focus of this position is technical water‑resources engineering—including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater system design, restoration design, and plan development—to protect infrastructure, enhance natural systems, and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• North Carolina – Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Kinston, Holly Springs, Wake Forest
• South Carolina – Rock Hill, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Conway

• Perform detailed design computations.
• Conduct preliminary layout, modeling, and design.
• Research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
• Assist with project design and preparation of plans and specifications, and prepare cost and quantity take‑off estimates.
• Assist with plan reviews, storm‑water pollution prevention plans, design of storm‑water facilities, storm‑water detention and retention design, water‑quality design, and storm‑water management planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Biosystems Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• 5‑10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, including hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Experience in plan and specification development with construction contract administration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Microstation, GeoPAK Drainage, HydroCAD, P8, and GIS.

Bolton & Menk provides a comprehensive Total Compensation and Benefits Package that includes competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more about our benefits at our careers page.

Bolton & Menk embraces the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative‑action employer, including for disability and veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the “Know Your Rights” notice from the Department of Labor.