Hydraulic Engineer

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Hydraulic Engineer
We're looking for a Hydraulics Design Engineer to support the development of Transportation Projects. Responsibilities will include the design and analysis of open and closed storm drainage systems for linear transportation projects, hydraulic culvert/bridge design, and permitting. The desired candidate can also develop erosion and sediment pollution control design plans, as well as abilities to supplement design efforts of the overall civil/highway group.
Location
This position will report to our Raleigh office at least 3 days a week. Other days will be worked remotely.
The Impact You Will Have

• Perform hydrology/hydraulic analysis for the design and construction of transportation projects
• Perform stormwater management system and pond design
• Provide fieldwork assistance to verify existing site conditions

What You Will Need

• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of technical design of transportation projects
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• PE required; ability to obtain North Carolina PE
• MicroStation, GEOPAK drainage, and HEC-RAS experience
• Experience developing deliverables per NCDOT standards and requirements (including BSR/CSR) is preferred
• Experience in erosion and sediment pollution control design (NCDOT Level III Certification a plus)
• Working knowledge of NCDOT Guidelines for Drainage Studies and Hydraulic Design
• Working knowledge of the FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

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Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• Opportunities to contribute beyond regular job duties
• Work-Life Team: Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balance
• Rewards & Recognition Team: Cultivates a culture of appreciation
• Corporate Social Responsibility Team: Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and more
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team: Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.

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