Water Resources Manager

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play. Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!We are seeking a qualified individual to lead and manage hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. The position is part of our Civil Engineering Design Department in NC. Projects will primarily involve hydraulic engineering for roadway/highway, municipal street, and pedestrian (greenways, multi-use trails) projects.Responsibilities: Market hydraulic department's services to new and existing clientsManage hydraulic workload, staff, and schedulesLead hydraulic design of stream crossings, drainage systems and erosion control for a wide range of transportation-related projectsManage hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in HEC-RAS for bridges and culvertsManage preparation of MOA, CLOMR and LOMR packagesManage hydraulic analyses and oversee report generationOversee project/contracting scoping, fee development, contract negotiations, and executionAttend public meetings and presentations as neededTrain support staff and review workAssist with project pursuits in providing technical expertise on proposals and marketing meetings Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of 10 years of progressive hydraulic design experiencePE license in NC or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.Advanced knowledge of and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with step backwater programs (HEC-RAS) and knowledge of FEMA requirements.Experience in drainage design, stormwater management practices and regulations, and erosion control designsKnowledge of NCDOT design standards and practices and experience in project development workflowProactive and self-motivated attitudeExperience with managing and organizing multiple tasks and related disciplines.Strong engineering analysis and judgmentExcellent communication skills (written and verbal).Experience in staff and project managementExperience managing and training support staffAbility to work collaboratively Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Experience with Microstation, Geopak, Geopak Drainage, and Open Roads DesignerSCM design experienceStream restoration experienceCFM CertificationFloodplain mapping experienceNCDOT, SCDOT and VDOT design experience Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

Created: 2026-03-04