Water Resources Engineer

Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Water Resources Engineer with 4+ years of experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do 

• Lead a diverse range of stormwater, drainage, conservation, and infrastructure projects. This role includes design, client contact, business development and mentoring
• Lead design and prepare construction drawings and specifications for a wide variety of stormwater projects including: storm sewer, water quality BMPs, channel design, detention basins, lake restoration, dredging, earthen dams, stream stabilization, floodplain analysis, constructed wetlands, conservation practices, stream restoration, and mitigation bank establishment.
• Develop stormwater hydrology and hydraulic analyses for evaluation and design
• Prepare stormwater reports and studies
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Lead internal and external project meetings
• Take projects from concept to bid-ready documents
• Complete construction administration and observation services
• Lead construction permitting with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies
• Assist with scope, schedule, and fee development with project management support
• Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies
• Participate in business development activities and local conferences