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Water Resources Project Engineer

Job in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA
Listing for: Actalent, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Water Management, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 175000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 175000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

Water Resources Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a stormwater project engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will help grow our 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 supporting capabilities to perform various design tasks in the general civil engineering field.

This position is ideal for ambitious and motivated candidates searching for career growth.

Responsibilities
  • 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 staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
  • Manage and execute watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (1D/2D modelling), drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative LID infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
  • Perform and manage a variety of water resource-related studies, FEMA Letter of Map Changes, and capital improvement design projects.
  • Provide oversight and effective mentoring of team members.
  • Monitor the scope of work and fees during the project's progress.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer Registration is required, preferably in Georgia.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in Water Resources (Stormwater).
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Arc Map, and hydrologic/hydraulic software applications (e.g., ICPR4, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis).
  • Stormwater Management design experience.
  • Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling experience.
  • Contract Document preparation, project management experience, cost estimation, and reviewing plans and specifications.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
  • Proven ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.
  • Client service-oriented, self-starter, and team player.
  • Ability to provide effective engineering solutions.
  • Ability to perform field work including lifting 25 lbs.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working in Georgia & South Carolina (Preferred not required).
  • Green infrastructure design experience.
  • Erosion and Sediment Control design experience.
Work Environment

This is an in-office position with 25% travel included. Candidate must be able to work out of any of the offices located in Charleston, Greenville, Nashville, Atlanta, Columbia, and Durham. Must be able to travel and stay in Savannah when required.

Work Schedule:

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon.

-Thurs. and 7:30AM - 11:30AM Fri. Benefits include superior health, dental, vision, and Rx insurance programs, a condensed work schedule, a generous base compensation and bonus plan, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities, college tuition reimbursement programs (graduate & undergraduate), and in-house Up and Ready Software Training Program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for…

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