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Water Resources Engineer

RS&H
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer for our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte or Raleigh, NC office!

This position will be responsible for storm water management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic modeling and environmental permitting in accordance with NCDOT, other state transportation agencies, and local municipalities standards, criteria and accepted practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience
  • Professional registration (PE) within the field of engineering
  • Minimum five years' relevant experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preparing environmental permit application packages
  • Experience with riverine modeling using HEC-RAS
  • Experience with 2-dimensional bridge hydraulics modeling
  • Experience using ArcGIS for water resources projects
  • Experience with floodplain studies and FEMA LOMC
  • Experience with design-build and/or other alternative delivery projects
  • Watershed delineation and determination of hydrological parameters
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using ICPR
  • Experience using Geopak Drainage and/or ASAD
  • Experience with plans production using Microstation/CADD

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. I t is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy .

The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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