Hydraulic Engineer

Larson Design Group • Raleigh, NC

3d

About The Position

The Hydraulic Engineer functions as a technical contributor and emerging leader within the Transportation group. This role requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license and relevant experience in NCDOT hydraulic design, including drainage, bridge and culvert replacements, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. The Hydraulic Engineer supports and coordinates design activities, assists with project schedules and submissions, and performs QA/QC tasks to ensure deliverables meet NCDOT standards and client expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 4-10 years of hydraulic engineering experience, preferably with NCDOT bridge & culvert replacement projects.
• Proficiency with HEC‑RAS 1D, OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Drainage and/or GeoPak Drainage.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong desire to expand technical knowledge and take on new responsibilities within hydraulic engineering.
• Proficiency with HEC‑RAS 2D
• Proficiency with Hydrologic/hydraulic software such as HY‑8, StormCAD, FlowMaster, PondPack, or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with a commitment to technical excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent hydraulic planning and design tasks, including roadway drainage design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, stormwater management, and erosion control plans.
• Conducts HEC‑RAS 1D modeling for culverts and bridges; 2D modeling experience is a plus.
• Supports NCDOT bridge and culvert replacement projects, including hydraulic reports, scour analysis, and coordination with roadway and structures teams.
• Develops NCDOT drainage designs, including storm drain systems, ditches, channels, and BMPs.
• Utilizes OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Drainage & GeoPak Drainage for hydraulic modeling and plan production.
• Performs supplemental surveys and field reconnaissance to verify drainage features, collect site data, and support hydraulic analyses.
• Reviews the work of others, prepares construction documents, and assists in delivering projects to completion.
• Maintains collaborative inter‑departmental and cross‑functional working relationships with project team members.
• Conducts initial QA/QC reviews of hydraulic submissions to ensure compliance with NCDOT standards and technical requirements.
• Assists senior staff in developing schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates for hydraulic scopes.
• Communicates effectively with project teams to define and deliver hydraulic design scope.
• Promotes and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to enhance deliverables and reduce design errors or omissions.
• Performs and verifies hydraulic calculations, develops technical specifications, and prepares cost estimates.
• Develops and manages design budgets for routine hydraulic scopes of work.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to engineering associates and interns, helping them develop technical skills and design intuition.

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: Mid Level