Project Manager/Project Engineer - Water Resources
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Buford, GA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Chamblee, GA, USA
In PersonOn-site Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Georgia licensure is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in water resources engineering is required.
- Strong experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and stormwater management design is required.
- Experience with green infrastructure and low impact development practices is required.
- Experience with erosion and sediment control design and permitting is required.
- Proficiency in preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates is required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcMap, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead client interactions are required.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow is required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
- Ability to mentor staff and lead a high-performing team is required.
- Ability to perform field work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage water resources projects, including stormwater master planning, drainage design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
- Oversee the development of watershed studies, capital improvement projects, and stormwater management solutions.
- Perform and manage hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including 1D and 2D modeling, and drainage design.
- Design and oversee stormwater management systems, erosion and sediment control plans, and NPDES permitting efforts.
- Develop and review contract documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, including proposal development and fee negotiations.
- Perform and oversee FEMA Letter of Map Changes and related studies.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members.
- Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget goals.
Desired Qualifications
- Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
About the company
Thomas & Hutton is an engineering and planning consultancy that helps public agencies and private clients develop land and infrastructure across the Southeast. Its services include civil and environmental engineering, water and wastewater systems, transportation, structural and marine engineering, surveying, land planning, and geographic information systems. Teams evaluate sites, prepare plans, support permitting, and provide construction administration for residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects. The firm brings engineers, surveyors, planners, and design specialists together to address technical and community requirements. Founded in 1946, Thomas & Hutton is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Savannah, GA
Founded
1946
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What believers are saying
- One office role keeps Friday afternoons free: the Nashville administrative schedule ends before noon.
- Interns learn directly from practitioners: its Chamblee civil-design internship offers mentorship from experienced engineers and designers.
- An organized volunteer program supports community involvement: T&H Helping Hands connects employees with nonprofit service projects.
What critics are saying
- Internship applicants need existing work authorization: the advertised Chamblee placement does not provide sponsorship.
- Survey fieldwork is physically demanding: its Durham instrument-operator role requires varied-terrain walking and lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Field schedules extend when needed: the same survey role starts at 6:30 a.m. and requires willingness to work overtime.
What makes Thomas & Hutton unique
- Ownership stays with employees: its current recruiting materials describe Thomas & Hutton as a private employee-owned firm.
- Its GIS team built a mapping platform: Latapult centralizes parcel, environmental, demographic, geospatial, and topographic information.
- Engineering extends into funding support: the firm prepares technical reports for grant applications and tracks post-award compliance.
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