Water Resources Project Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Overview
NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
Responsibilities
NV5 is seeking a full-time Drainage Project Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA office. The Engineer will provide engineering design, plan preparation, support, and assistance on projects for the transportation group. The ideal candidate would have between 5 and 10 years experience. They will be responsible for design and completion assigned projects on time, within budget, and of high quality. The most frequent and essential work activities include:
- Complete hydraulic design projects under the direct supervision of a project manager. Project types includes storm drainage for transportation type project, hydraulics modeling for bridge/culvert replacements, neighborhood storm drainage projects, and preparation of erosion control plans on various related project types.
- Provide engineering design, support, and assistance of projects within the transportation group
- Design and complete assigned projects on time, within budget and of high quality.
- Preparation of civil engineering design documents and providing Project Engineer duties for various storm drainage and transportation related projects.
- Position may require some supervision and mentoring of junior staff. Secondary duties may include preparation of technical reports, preparation of SWPPPs, and preparation of scopes of work and fee estimates.
Qualifications
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 5-10 years of previous water resources or engineering experience
- GA Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within one year.
- Proficient in preparation of FEMA Flood Studies
- Proficient with MicroStation V8i or Openroads design software
- Proficient with HEC-RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, and HEC-RAS 2D drainage design softwares
- GDOT and/or Municipal experience preferred
- Must be willing to travel on occasion.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment preferred.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.