Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer with extensive North Carolina project experience to join our advisory team. The selected candidate will provide expert-level guidance on hydraulic and stormwater modeling, regulatory compliance, and technical process improvement . This individual will serve as a trusted advisor-supporting both internal teams and clients through review, evaluation, and enhancement of hydraulic design practices and standards.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced proficiency in HEC-RAS , CLOMR/LOMR preparation , stormwater design and analysis , and FERC/FEMA permitting . This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational practices, mentor staff, and play a key role in advancing technical excellence across our hydraulic and water resources services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review and evaluation of complex hydraulic analyses, stormwater management systems, and drainage infrastructure designs.
• Provide high-level technical guidance on HEC-RAS modeling, CLOMR/LOMR submittals , and related FEMA and FERC regulatory processes.
• Develop and recommend process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency in hydraulic design workflows.
• Review, refine, and advise on hydraulic design criteria, technical guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to internal teams, clients, and regulatory partners regarding hydrologic and hydraulic methodologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure projects meet design intent, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development initiatives within the Water Resources group.
• Represent Thompson Engineering in technical meetings, client discussions, and professional forums as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; North Carolina registration required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in hydraulic and stormwater engineering, with demonstrated experience in North Carolina regulatory environments .
• Advanced technical proficiency in HEC-RAS , HEC-HMS , FEMA mapping and permitting processes , and stormwater design modeling.
• In-depth understanding of FERC and FEMA permitting requirements and submittal processes.
• Proven ability to interpret, evaluate, and enhance engineering design standards and workflows.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and review summaries.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and client relationship-building capabilities.