Hydraulic Design Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits

About the Role

Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to support transportation and roadway drainage projects. This role involves hydrologic and hydraulic analysis , stormwater system design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze roadway drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control systems .
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
• Develop plans for stormwater management systems, bridge and culvert hydraulics, and BMPs .
• Utilize MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer, and SUDA .
• Assist in fieldwork to verify site conditions.
• Support project coordination and provide technical direction.

What You Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• P.E. license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of transportation hydraulic design experience (NCDOT projects preferred).
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat .
• Strong understanding of NCDOT Guidelines, FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual, and erosion control .
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or willingness to manage projects is a plus.

Why WEI?

• Competitive salary + health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits .
• ESOP, SPSF, HUB-certified firm .
• Ranked among Top MWBE Firms and Top 74 Southeast Engineering Firms (ENR).
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available.

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This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.