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Posted August 16, 2026

Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Engineer in Training (Project Engineer Preferred)

Thomas & Hutton
Nashville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect and strengthen communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design stormwater infrastructure, collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design to meaningful projects, this role is for you.

What you'll do:
  • Design construction plans, contract documents, quantity takeoffs, and opinions of probable construction cost for stormwater capital-improvement projects
  • Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analyses for open-channel and closed-conduit stormwater systems
  • Design site-specific best management practices, including conventional, low-impact-development, and stormwater volume-control solutions
  • Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory approval
  • Develop one- and two-dimensional hydrologic and hydraulic models, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR applications, technical exhibits, and drainage reports
  • Apply Autodesk Civil 3D and water-resources modeling software to prepare and refine designs
  • Coordinate with clients, project managers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
  • Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
What you bring:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain (PE path strongly preferred)
  • 3–5 years of experience in water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis
  • Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater design, and water-quality analysis
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, XPSWMM, and ArcGIS preferred
  • Experience with two-dimensional hydraulic modeling is a plus
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
  • Client-service mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Why Thomas & Hutton?
  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Retirement plan, generous PTO, and holidays
  • Thomas & Hutton University with professional-development hours and continuing-education opportunities
  • Graduate and undergraduate tuition-reimbursement programs
  • In-house Civil 3D training to support technical growth

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 design water-resources solutions that support resilient communities? 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 recognized as a Top Workplace, we’re known not only for exceptional projects but also 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 advanced 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. Add competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and 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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