Hydraulic Designer

Larson Design Group • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Hydraulic Designer is an entry‑level technical role on the Professional Engineer licensure track. This position applies basic to intermediate hydraulic engineering principles to support design computations, technical reports, drainage plans, and hydraulic modeling. Under the guidance of senior hydraulic engineers, the associate contributes to NCDOT drainage design, bridge and culvert replacement projects, and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses using CADD and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior internships in transportation, hydraulics, or A/E consulting preferred.
• Experience with CADD / OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively within a project team.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) preferred.
• Strong desire to expand hydraulic engineering knowledge and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews hydraulic design computations, drainage layouts, and plan drawings.
• Supports NCDOT bridge and culvert replacement projects, including hydraulic reports, scour analysis, and drainage design tasks.
• Utilizes CADD and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to develop drainage models, storm drain systems, and plan sheets.
• Assists with NCDOT drainage design, including stormwater conveyance systems, ditches, channels, and erosion control features.
• Reviews submittments and assists with project documentation and submissions.
• Prepares and reviews specifications, draft letters, and written technical reports.
• Researches, interprets, and applies NCDOT design standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Maintains accurate documentation of work and project records.
• Develops technically accurate, clean, and deliverable hydraulic drawings.
• Promotes and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to reduce design errors and improve deliverable quality.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Paid training for required licensures
• Competitive benefits
• Bonus plans
• Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level