Project Manager - Water Resources Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Overview
Project Manager - Water Resources Engineering at Thomas & Hutton. The role is located ideally in Savannah, GA, with office location flexibility dependent upon experience. The candidate will help grow the water resources department as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong public and private sector clients.
The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in stormwater master planning, drainage and stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting, with the capability to perform various design tasks in the general civil engineering field.
Typical Duties- Work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Manage multiple design assignments, including proposal development, scope and fee development, project management, and developing/maintaining project schedules.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, project stakeholders, and other Thomas & Hutton staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
- Manage and execute watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis (1D/2D modeling), drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative LID infrastructure and SWM BMPs in urban and rural environments.
- Perform and manage water resource-related studies, FEMA Letters of Map Changes, and capital improvement design projects.
- Provide oversight and mentoring of team members.
- Monitor scope of work and fees during project progress.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer registration required – preferably in Georgia.
- 8+ years of experience in the Water Resources field.
- Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling experience.
- Stormwater management design experience.
- Green infrastructure design experience.
- Erosion and sediment control design experience.
- Contract document preparation including plans, specifications and cost estimates.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Arc Map, and hydrologic/hydraulic software applications.
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.
- Client service orientation, self-starter, and team player.
- Ability to provide effective engineering solutions.
- Ability to perform field work including lifting 25 lbs.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Friday.
- Experience working in Georgia & South Carolina.
- Hydrologic and hydraulic software experience (ICPR4, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis).
- Water quality or TMDL studies.
Please note:
sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant.
Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. Services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering;
Land Surveying;
Land Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.
Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success,” reflects our commitment to clients and to the professional and personal success of our employees. We have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Georgia and South Carolina, and as one of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for. We offer opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a family-oriented culture, and a reputation for trusted advisory services.
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- Superior health, dental, vision, and Rx insurance programs
- Condensed work schedule
- Generous base compensation and bonus plan
- Retirement plans
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Thomas & Hutton University – on-site professional development
- College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
- In-house Up and Ready Software Training Program
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Not Applicable - Employment type:
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Project Management - Industries:
Civil Engineering
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