Project Manager/Project Engineer – Water Resources

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Thomas & Hutton is hiring a Project Manager/Project Engineer – Water Resources in Durham, New Hampshire (on-site, full-time). Posted 20 July 2026. Apply directly on Thomas & Hutton's own careers site — no account needed.

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Thomas & Hutton has an opening for a Project Manager / Project Engineer – Water Resources in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will take ownership, lead, and grow our Water Resources department as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in stormwater master planning, drainage and stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the general civil engineering field. This position is ideal for ambitious and motivated candidates searching for career growth.

Typical Duties

Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple design assignments, including proposal development, scope and fee development, project management, developing/maintaining project schedules.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, project stakeholders and other T&H staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
Management and execution of watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (1D/2D modeling), drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion, and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative LID infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
Perform and manage a variety of water resource related studies, FEMA Letter of Map Changes, and capital improvement design projects.
Provide oversight and effective mentoring of team members.
Monitor the scope of work and fees during project progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer Registration required – preferably in Georgia.
10+ years of experience in the Water Resources field
Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling experience
Stormwater Management design experience
Green infrastructure design experience
Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
Contract Document preparation including Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates

Skills

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcMap, hydrologic/hydraulic software applications.
Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
Proven ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks.
Client service oriented, self-starter, and team player.
Ability to provide effective engineering solutions.
Ability to perform field work including lifting 25 lbs.
The ability to work a regular schedule of 730AM - 530PM Mon.-Thurs. and 730AM - 1130AM Fri.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in Georgia & South Carolina
Hydrologic and Hydraulic software experience (ICPR4, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis)
Water quality or TMDL Studies

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients, but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees. Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend, and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for by CE News/Zweig White. What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.thomasandhutton.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:

Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
Condensed work schedule
Generous base compensation and bonus plan
Retirement Plans
Generous paid time off and holidays
Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
In-house Up and Ready Software Training Program

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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