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Hydraulic Design Engineer

Summit Design and Engineering Services
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulic Design Engineer position at Summit Design and Engineering Services?

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to lead H&H design for transportation infrastructure, stormwater drainage, and flood mitigation projects. The individual will work closely with our Transportation Design Department on roadway/highway, municipal street, and pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) projects, as well as flood mitigation alternatives design. Knowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices and experience in project development workflow are preferred for the position. This position is for the Raleigh, NC area, or other Summit NC offices.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with our Transportation Design team on roadway/highway, municipal street, pedestrian projects
  • Provide flood mitigation alternative design solutions
  • Conduct hydraulic analysis of bridges, culverts, channels, and storm drain systems using HEC-RAS or equivalent models
  • Evaluate floodplain impacts and prepare No-Rise certifications or flood studies as required.
  • Perform hydrologic modeling to estimate stormwater runoff
  • Use knowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices to produce NCDOT compatible designs.

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Hydraulic Design - bridges, culverts, stormwater drainage
  • 3 years of progressive hydrologic and hydraulic design experience
  • EI Required; PE preferred
  • Experience with GIS, Open Roads Designer, or Civil3D
  • Initiative to learn, grow, and communicate effectively
  • HEC-RAS (2D) flood modeling
  • BMP inspection and design
  • CMF certification
  • Interaction with clients and public agencies

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.
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