Water Resources Engineer - Junior to Mid-Level

Moffatt & Nichol•Charleston, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join their Charleston office. This role will involve working on a variety of projects, including flood risk management, municipal stormwater master plans, and resilience plans. The engineer will collaborate with coastal engineering experts and Waggonner & Ball on regional resilience strategies and nature-based approaches, utilizing hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Charleston office and expand the company's presence in the Southeast, with some travel required. The position is supported by the technical expertise of the Raleigh team and Moffatt & Nichol's national water resources practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
5 to 10 years of experience related to water resources / stormwater management projects
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required within 6 months of hire
Background and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a majority of the following: 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
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 preferred
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate preferred
Python/MATLAB/coding for GIS and modeling preferred

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 and participates in stakeholder engagement activities for 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

Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists
Access to a Healthwise Pharmacist
Mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp
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)
Floating holiday
401(k) match
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