WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER, PE

EMH&T is a growing civil engineering consulting firm committed to delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our Water Resources team has earned a strong reputation for engineering excellence and is consistently at the forefront of many of the public and private sector projects that are shaping the future of Central Ohio and beyond. We partner with public and private clients to solve complex challenges involving stormwater management, watershed planning, flood mitigation, and community resilience. We are looking for a Water Resources Engineer, PE to join our Water Resource team located in Columbus, OH. This position offers the opportunity to manage impactful projects, mentor technical staff, and help communities address flooding and stormwater challenges through data-driven engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, FEMA floodplain studies, flood risk assessment and mapping, stormwater system design, and mitigation planning. ResponsibilitiesLead the planning, analysis, design, calculations, and delivery of water resources and stormwater engineering projects and studies.Works independently and as part of a collaborative team with other engineering professionals around the company.Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watersheds, streams, rivers, culverts, bridges, and stormwater systems.Prepare and review flood risk assessments, drainage studies, watershed master plans, and flood mitigation strategies.Lead and/or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, technical approach, staffing plans, schedules, and fee estimates.Develop FEMA flood plain mapping studies, Letters of Map Revision, Conditional Letters of Map Revision, and floodplain permitting documentation.Design stormwater management systems including detention, retention, conveyance, green infrastructure, and low-impact development solutions.Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, including FEMA, USACE, EPA, and state environmental agencies.Performs quality control reviews.Perform field assessments and complete the associated technical documentation.Manage project schedules, budgets, quality control, and client communications.Assist and/or lead client meetings, develop agendas, and manage follow-up work assignments.Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in civil engineering.Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.Minimum 4-8 years of experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, and floodplain management.Significant experience modeling software applications such as HydroCAD and HEC-RAS.Master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on water resources, preferred. Strong technical report writing ability.Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS platforms to support engineering design, spatial analysis, and the development of stormwater management and floodplain studies. BenefitsEMH&T offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience of our full-time employees. Benefits include:Multiple medical plan options, along with dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageMedical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leavePaid parental leavePaid community service time off401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany-paid life insuranceWellness reimbursementEmployee recognition programs and team-building activitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and identity theft servicesVoluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insuranceCompany-sponsored charitable grant program supporting employees and the organizations and causes important to themFinancial wellness education and complimentary access to a financial advisor for individual financial planningIn addition, employees are considered annually for merit increases and/or performance-based bonuses based on year-end business results, individual performance, and contributions to the organization.At EMH&T, our benefits are designed to go beyond traditional coverage by supporting employees professionally, personally, financially, and within the communities they serve.#hireEMHTMust be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas.