Hydraulic Designer

Company: Summit Design and Engineering Services
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.We are seeking a qualified individual to assist in hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design. The position will work within our Civil Engineering Design Department in our Raleigh office. Projects will primarily involve hydrologic and hydraulic engineering for roadway/highway, municipal street, and pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) projects. Responsibilities:

• Assist with hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design.
• Perform design calculations and organize technical reports.
• Prepare construction drawings.
• Work on multiple project tasks prioritizing responsibilities.
• Actively assist in Quality Control.
• Participate in pre-construction fieldwork.
• Interface with clients as required, including periodically updating project status.Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.EI Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software and design principles.Proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads Designer, Civil3D or other CAD software.Strong engineering analysis skills, judgment, proactive attitude, and excellent communication (written and verbal).Knowledge of basic hydraulic design requirements and principles.Ability to have effective, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with Summit employees, clients, and reviewers.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • 1 - 3 years of progressive hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design experience.
  • Experience in drainage and erosion control design.
  • Microstation experience
  • Knowledge of and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with step backwater programs (HEC-RAS).
  • DOT (any state) design experience.Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. 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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