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Water Resources Engineer

Thomas & Hutton

Nashville, TN
Full-time
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Job description

Thomas & Hutton is hiring a Water Resources Engineer — a full-time, based in Nashville, TN role. Apply directly on Thomas & Hutton's careers page below.

Water Resources Engineer – Experienced Designer

Team: Nashville

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, Columbia, South Carolina

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect communities, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll design impactful stormwater and drainage projects, collaborate with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. 

What you'll do:

  • Prepare construction plans and engineering designs for stormwater management, drainage, flood-control, and water resources projects
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support project planning and design
  • Develop stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and supporting technical documentation
  • Assist with the preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies
  • Utilize Civil 3D and water resources modeling software to develop and refine project designs
  • Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
  • Lead and coordinate design activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress of team members
  • Support project execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives

What you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • EIT certification required; PE license strongly preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in water resources engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater design
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on schedule
  • Client-service mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to lead a design team, delegate responsibilities, and track project progress
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent time-management and organizational skills

Why Thomas & Hutton?

  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
  • Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career
  • Schedule:

    On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

How to apply:

Ready to help bring engineering designs to life in the field? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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