Stormwater Engineer - Mid-Level

Moffatt & Nichol • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Background and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of: Floodplain mapping and floodplain management, FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards, Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design, Watershed assessment & planning, Urban flood risk and floodplain management, Flood protection and resilience, Low impact development/green infrastructure, Preparing project scope and fee proposals, Construction principles, including survey, inspection, and engineering methods and materials, and surveying methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of software programs and techniques, which should include: AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS , HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, Microsoft Office
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate
• Python/Matlab/coding for GIS and modeling STRONG PLUS

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering analyses, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of flood risk management, coastal resilience, stormwater, and drainage infrastructure projects
• Develops and applies hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic models, including 1D/2D riverine, urban drainage, interior basin, and coastal/tidal systems
• Performs numerical modelling and engineering calculations to evaluate flood risk, system capacity, pump and outfall performance, and mitigation alternatives under existing and future conditions
• Supports analyses related to storm surge, tidal flooding, rainfall-driven flooding, and sea level rise, including evaluation of phased and adaptive implementation approaches
• Prepares technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, figures, and presentation materials to document analyses and communicate findings to internal teams and public-sector clients
• Participates in technical coordination with project team members, internal disciplines (planning, GIS, visualization), subcontractors, and government agencies
• Supports projects involving municipal, state, and federal agencies, including coordination with regulatory requirements related to floodplain management and coastal permitting
• Contributes to technical decision-making regarding feasibility, alternatives evaluation, cost considerations, and constructability
• Coordinates task-level work and collaborates across offices to support project delivery and workshare execution

Benefits

• Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
• Family coverage is available
• Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
• Paid Holidays (7)
• A floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Training opportunities
• Leadership Development Program
• Formal Mentoring program
• Active YP (Young Professionals) group
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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