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Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Watershed Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeJackson, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program is required.
  • Three to eight years of relevant experience in watershed engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, or water resources engineering is required.
  • Engineer Intern (EI) certification is required, with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements is preferred.
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms is preferred.
  • Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation is preferred.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, geographic information systems (GIS) software, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
  • A strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering projects from concept through construction.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watershed studies, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, floodplain analysis, and resiliency projects.
  • Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, calculations, exhibits, and construction documents for municipal, transportation, and land development projects.
  • Assist with watershed master planning, flood mitigation studies, erosion and sediment control design, and stormwater management planning.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and clients to develop practical and technically sound solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
  • Support permitting and regulatory coordination with agencies including FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), local municipalities, and state transportation agencies.
  • Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and construction support activities as needed.
  • Use HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, geographic information systems (GIS) platforms, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to support engineering analyses and design.
  • Contribute to proposal development, client meetings, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
  • Maintain quality and safety throughout all phases of project delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements.
  • The ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms.
  • Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, geographic information systems (GIS) software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$200M
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2021

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