Early-Career Water Resources Engineer Job
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Job ID
4497
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Job Location
201 E. McBee Avenue, Suite 201
Greenville, SC 29601, US -
Job Category
Early Career
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Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer in one of our following offices: Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, SC. This position offers the opportunity to be hybrid in one of the offices listed. The position will work with a multi-disciplinary team where you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to water resources and ecological restoration projects while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling;
- Watershed, stormwater management, and stream restoration design and analysis;
- Surface water quality/hydrodynamic modeling and environmental data analysis;
- Green infrastructure/low impact development best management practice design;
- Floodplain modeling and permitting;
- Erosion and sediment control design;
- Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance;
- Civil/infrastructure design and site layout;
- Site visits/field investigations; and
- Preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelors degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural/biosystems engineering or related science. (required)
- Advanced degree in engineering or science. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
- Experience with modeling/design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and TR-55. (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Some field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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Additional Information
Who We Are
Change the world with us
At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.
Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.
Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.
Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.
A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture
Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.
Learn. Develop. Grow.
There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.
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