Water Resources Specialist

Bolton & Menk•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to join its Water Resources team in the Wilmington office. The role supports and develops hydraulic modeling solutions for municipal water and wastewater systems and contributes to planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. Working with project managers, project engineers, and senior modeling professionals, the specialist develops, calibrates, and analyzes hydraulic models used to inform system improvements, capacity assessments, and Capital Improvement Plans. The position also assists with the design of wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pumps, and water distribution infrastructure. The role calls for a self-motivated candidate who applies scientific and water/wastewater knowledge across varied projects and builds strong working relationships with clients and agency staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Management, Environmental Studies, or a similar field from an accredited college or university.
1–5 years of experience on complex, multidisciplinary projects involving interaction with clients and regulatory agencies.
Strong organization and project team coordination skills.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Ability to review and interpret environmental situations and regulations, process ideas, and follow instructions.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Experience reviewing data and synthesizing it into environmental review documents.
Experience managing data sets and evaluating data.
Experience with statistical and spatial analysis.
High capacity for self-motivation and ability to apply scientific and water/wastewater knowledge to varied projects.

Responsibilities

Perform research and analysis.
Perform planning-level analysis to inform engineering project phases.
Prepare drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
Conduct hydrological modeling and monitoring.
Support and develop hydraulic models for municipal water and wastewater systems, including developing, calibrating, and analyzing models.
Contribute to planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects.
Assist with design of wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pumps, and water distribution infrastructure.
Work with project managers, project engineers, and senior modeling professionals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff from various agencies.