Water Resources Engineer – Experienced Designer
tandh
Columbia, South Carolina
Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Full-time
- Water Resources
Job description
Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect communities, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll design impactful stormwater and drainage projects, collaborate with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. ### What you'll do: - Prepare construction plans and engineering designs for stormwater management, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects - Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support project planning and design - Develop stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and supporting technical documentation - Assist with the preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies - Utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software to develop and refine project designs - Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery - Lead and coordinate design activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress of team members - Support project execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives ### What you bring: - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field - EIT certification required; PE license strongly preferred - 3-5 years of experience in water resources engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater design - Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications - Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred - Strong verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on schedule - Client-service mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively - Ability to lead a design team, delegate responsibilities, and track project progress - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent time-management and organizational skills ### Why Thomas & Hutton? - Competitive salary plus performance bonus - Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance - Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage - 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance - Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career ## Schedule: On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.