Water Resources Engineer

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Our Southeast Water business is seeking a talented Water Resources Engineer to deliver innovative solutions for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the region. You’ll be involved in every phase—from study through design—including technical investigations, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and designing system improvements. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and clients, lead project meetings, and contribute to the development of water collection, conveyance, and distribution layouts.

Be part of a dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

• Conduct technical investigations and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling to support design and optimization of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Design system improvements and manage multidisciplinary projects from study through design and implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients, lead project meetings, and contribute to development of layouts for water collection, conveyance, and distribution.
• Monitor construction works to ensure delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Engage in personal capability building, participate in assessment and development planning, and maintain relevant professional knowledge.
• Research and recommend technical developments to better meet client needs.
• Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs within established systems.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve goals.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification with intent to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) License in GA, SC, or NC; already having your PE is a plus
• 5-10 years of relevant water engineering experience, including underground linear utilities such as water, wastewater, and stormwater
• Experience with hydraulic computations and/or hydrologic modeling (e.g. Hydro
  
  CAD, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, ICPR, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team and independently
• Willingness to observe construction activities and complete field investigations
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.