Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater - Entry Level Summer 2025

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Norfolk office in the summer of 2025.   

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked first in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for water resources and related civil engineering projects including:
  • Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure permitting and design, preferably locally.
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulics
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
• Performs numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects 
• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages    
• Participates in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers   
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance      
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations   
• Under direction prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering  
• 0- 2 years of experience
• EIT Preferred
• Interest and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
  • Floodplain mapping and floodplain management
  • FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design
  • Watershed assessment & planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructur
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, ESRI GIS, experience preferred but not required
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

 Physical requirements: 

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII o