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Project Engineer - Water Resources

Thomas & Hutton
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Water Resources position at Thomas & Hutton?

PROJECT ENGINEER - WATER RESOURCES

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established multi-discipline engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Thomas & Hutton has an opening for a highly motivated and ambitious Project Engineer - Water Resources in Charlotte, NC. Join our team in one of the fastest-growing and highly sought-after areas of the country to live!

Typical Duties Include:

  • Perform and/or conduct hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, and water quality analysis of open channel and/or closed conduit stormwater collection systems for large and small-scale development projects and watersheds.
  • Preparation and review of one- and two-dimensional hydrologic/hydraulic models, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR applications, documents and exhibits and drainage reports.
  • Ability to effectively interpret and communicate model input parameters, assumptions and results with an understanding of how to apply a level of engineering judgement to troubleshoot model anomalies.
  • Ability to design site-specific best management practices (BMPs) to achieve permitting requirements including conventional, low impact development, green infrastructure and stormwater volume control BMPs.
  • Ability to perform opinions of construction costs for stormwater related projects, including open/closed system drainage rehabilitation, canals and flood control structures.
  • Preferred - Ability to use HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, XPSWMM, ArcMap, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MS Office

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience
  • An understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or discipline
  • EIT registration strongly preferred
  • Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License within one year of hire strongly preferred

Skills:

  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and organization skills.
  • Must be willing to work in a in a team setting with great communication skills.
  • Ability to learn various software programs.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural, Water Resources and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients, but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees. Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for in Zweig White. What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.thomasandhutton.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:

  • Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
  • Condensed work schedule
  • Generous base compensation and bonus plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
  • College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • In-house Up and Ready Software Training Program

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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