Project Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants is hiring a Project Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in Mt. Pleasant, SC, focusing on urban stormwater management and natural water systems. Responsibilities include hydrologic studies, green infrastructure solutions, floodplain mapping, and client interaction. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in modeling software. The role requires fieldwork and travel to client sites.
Project Water Resources Engineer or Scientist
Primary Location: US-NC-Charlotte. Additional locations: US-NC-Raleigh, US-NC-Asheville, US-SC-Greenville, US-SC-Mt. Pleasant, US-TN-Johnson City, US-TN-Chattanooga.


Overview
Geosyntec offers this role to work on complex projects involving innovative urban stormwater management and natural surface water systems, including sustainable green infrastructure planning studies, urban stormwater infrastructure design, flood mitigation practices, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam breach studies, floodplain mapping, stream restoration, surface water and watershed monitoring and modeling, construction site permitting support, and Clean Water Act regulatory support.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies
Develop innovative green infrastructure solutions for the urban environment
Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, from 1-D to 3-D transport models
Carry out floodplain mapping and flood protection designs
Conduct in-stream and urban stormwater water quality monitoring and modeling
Perform field investigations and provide construction support services
Develop construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications
Prepare erosion and sediment control designs
Interact with client representatives
Direct multidisciplinary project teams
Scope, perform, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent project assignments
Support lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring
Publish and enhance visibility at prominent industry conferences
Travel to client or company project or office sites as needed

Education and Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, agricultural, biological, biosystems engineering, natural resources or other science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline (required)
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 7 years of research or related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Experience with modeling and design software tools such as EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS (preferred)
Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
Some field work and overnight travel (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)