Hydraulics Engineering Technician - Transportation Market
Gresham Smith
Ridgeland, MS
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Bentley MicroStation, Civil Engineering, Consulting, Design Evaluation, Design Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Engineering, HEC-RAS, Healthcare, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Insurance, Project Design, Software Design, Team Player, Technical Support, Telemedicine, Transportation Engineering, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Ridgeland, MS
POSTED
30+ days ago
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
- A bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering with a strong interest in Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Zero to 4 years of bridge and roadway hydraulic design experience
- Experience with drainage design applications such as HY-8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, HEC-RAS, USGS StreamStats, and HEC-HMS is desirable
- MicroStation experience preferredMost importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
As a HydraulicsEngineer-in-Training, you will:
- Provide technical support to Georgia's Transportation Group and across Gresham Smith's Transportation Market assisting with roadway and bridge hydraulic design services for municipal and state clients
- Perform roadway hydraulic design including hydrology, channels, culverts, energy dissipators, storm drainage systems, and storage facilities for drainage areas under 1000 acres
- For drainage areas greater than 1000 acres, evaluate bridge design alternatives considering stream stability, backwater, flow distribution, stream velocities, scour potential, flood hazards, tidal dynamics, and compliance with National Flood Insurance Program criteria
- Coordinate hydraulic design efforts with roadway design and/or structures teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of overall project designs
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Here's what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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