Early-Career Water Resources Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants · Charlotte, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Charlotte, NC
Job highlights
- Apply engineering skills to water resource projects.
- Work on diverse environmental and civil infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Develop business and consulting skills.
- Hybrid work arrangement in listed offices.
About the role
Early-Career Water Resources Engineer
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer in one of our following offices: Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, SC. This position offers the opportunity to be hybrid in one of the offices listed. The position will work with a multi-disciplinary team where you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to water resources and ecological restoration projects while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling
- Watershed, stormwater management, and stream restoration design and analysis
- Surface water quality/hydrodynamic modeling and environmental data analysis
- Green infrastructure/low impact development best management practice design
- Floodplain modeling and permitting
- Erosion and sediment control design
- Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance
- Civil/infrastructure design and site layout
- Site visits/field investigations
- Preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelors degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering or related science. (required)
- Advanced degree in engineering or science. (preferred)
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
- Experience with modeling/design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and TR-55. (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Some field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Key skills/competency
- Water Resources Engineering
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
- Stormwater Management
- Stream Restoration
- Green Infrastructure Design
- Floodplain Modeling
- Environmental Consulting
- Technical Reporting
- Site Investigation
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
Skills & topics
- Water Resources Engineer
- Hydrologic Modeling
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Stormwater Management
- Stream Restoration
- Environmental Consulting
- Civil Engineering
- Geosyntec Consultants
- Early Career
- NC
- SC
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and any internship experience in water resources or environmental consulting.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency with modeling tools like ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D in your application.
- Demonstrate passion for impact: Clearly articulate your desire to contribute to environmental solutions and water resource improvement.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your academic projects and how you'd approach real-world water resource challenges.
- Research Geosyntec: Understand their mission, client work, and commitment to employee development.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer at Geosyntec?
- As an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer at Geosyntec, you will be involved in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, watershed and stormwater management design, stream restoration, floodplain modeling, and green infrastructure design. You'll also prepare technical reports and conduct site investigations.
- What educational background is required for the Early-Career Water Resources Engineer role at Geosyntec?
- A Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering or a related science is required. An advanced degree in engineering or science is preferred.
- What are the preferred technical skills for this position at Geosyntec?
- Preferred technical skills include experience with modeling and design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and TR-55. Prior internship experience in environmental consulting is also preferred.
- What is the work arrangement for the Early-Career Water Resources Engineer position?
- This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work from one of the specified Geosyntec offices: Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Greenville, SC.
- Does Geosyntec offer opportunities for career growth for Early-Career Water Resources Engineers?
- Yes, Geosyntec emphasizes investing in their people and offers a career path where you can expand business skills needed for a successful consulting career, alongside technical project work.
- What kind of projects can an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer expect to work on at Geosyntec?
- You can expect to work on a variety of real-world projects related to water resources, ecological restoration, watershed management, stormwater, stream restoration, and civil infrastructure design.
- Are there any travel requirements for this role at Geosyntec?
- Yes, this role requires some field work and overnight travel, and a valid U.S. driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is necessary for business travel.
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