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Project Engineer

Burgess & Niple
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/20/2026
B&N Project Engineer Responsibilities

  • Develop design approaches and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analysis, and design for projects associated with road, bridge, and trail infrastructure
  • Perform technical execution of hydraulic and stormwater design tasks, including watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, bridge hydraulics, scour evaluations, pipe sizing, and permitting, to develop design solutions and resolve historical flooding issues
  • Prepare and assist with the review of comprehensive design documentation reports, calculations, plans, and specifications for INDOT projects and Indiana municipalities, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance under the guidance of senior staff
  • Work under the direction of the Engineer of Record, contributing significantly to designs and calculations for hydraulic and stormwater components
  • Experience with one or more hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, TR-20, HY-8, ArcGIS, StormCAD, PondPack) is preferred, with the ability and willingness to learn additional platforms as needed
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including roadway, structural, environmental, and survey staff, providing hydraulic and stormwater input
  • Contribute to an exemplary client experience through technical competence and responsive communication on hydraulic and stormwater matters
  • Stay current with hydraulic/stormwater engineering practices, software, and regulatory requirements, and apply this knowledge to projects
  • May provide technical support for hydraulic and stormwater projects in other B&N offices as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • EI/EIT required
  • 2 years of related experience in hydraulic and stormwater engineering
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to successful project delivery with strong interpersonal communication skills for technical discussions
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, including the capability to learn and utilize virtual collaboration tools for technical work
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn hydraulic/stormwater modeling software is desired, such as XPSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-20, ArcGIS, and HY-8
  • Ability to learn INDOT, IDNR, FEMA, and Indiana local agency drainage design criteria, floodplain regulations, and permitting processes
  • Ability to work remotely based on business operations and the needs of the firm

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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