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Graduate Engineer – Water Resources

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

ATLANTA, GA


Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right opportunity for you.


Neel-Schaffer is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Graduate Engineer – Water Resources to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in our Atlanta (GA) Office. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual looking for career growth and possessing good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

You will be a part of Neel-Schaffer’s Water Resources team, collaborating on diverse projects in Water Resources, Hydrology/Hydraulics, and MS4. Typical projects will include various types of drainage, flood control, bridge hydraulic studies/designs, bridge scour analyses, storm water management studies, and design/contract plans for flood control and storm water infrastructure projects.


Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 200 engineering design, planning and construction management firm. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree(s).
  • Must have passed the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • 1-3 years of experience with technical work in Water Resources / Hydrology / Hydraulics.
  • Strong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
  • Experience with HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SMS SRH2D, EPA-SWMM/PCSWMM 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, HydraFlow, HydroCAD, StormCAD, or equivalent programs is preferred.
  • Experience with Bentley products (ORD, GEOPAK, InROADS, etc), AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS is preferred.
  • Ability to perform a limited amount of field work, including drainage investigations, topographic surveying, drainage asset inventorying, etc.
  • Experience with technical report writing and working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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