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Design Engineer

Surge Staffing•Cary, NC
•Onsite
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About The Position

Surge Staffing is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Design Engineer (EIT) to join a growing Civil Engineering team in Cary, North Carolina. The role supports water resources, stormwater management, environmental, and site development projects, contributing from initial analysis and design through permitting and project completion. The position is on-site and full-time. The engineer will apply civil engineering principles to project design, analysis, documentation, and permitting, coordinating with project managers, engineers, surveyors, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies. The role offers technical mentorship, training and continuing education, support for PE licensure and professional certifications, and exposure to varied civil engineering projects, with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Strong understanding of water resources and stormwater engineering principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with HydroCAD, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, PondPack, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience with stormwater modeling and hydraulic analysis.
  • Experience with floodplain and floodway modeling.
  • Experience with NPDES permitting.
  • Experience with FEMA mapping.
  • Experience with site development and grading design.

Responsibilities

  • Perform floodway and floodplain modeling and runoff calculations.
  • Develop erosion control and stabilization plans.
  • Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and support NPDES permitting.
  • Design post-construction water quality systems.
  • Conduct FEMA mapping and map revisions.
  • Perform pipe and culvert design and hydraulic analysis.
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable ODNR Dam Safety standards.
  • Calculate inlet spacing for curb inlet systems.
  • Design detention and retention basins.
  • Design underground stormwater storage systems.
  • Perform environmental studies and assessments.
  • Prepare detailed grading plans and earthwork balance calculations.
  • Design and permit sanitary sewer systems.
  • Assist with project documentation, permitting, calculations, and technical reports.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Apply applicable local, state, and federal engineering standards throughout project development.

Benefits

  • Professional training and continuing education.
  • Support for PE licensing and professional certifications.
  • Technical mentorship and development.
  • Exposure to a variety of civil engineering projects.
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth.

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