Project Engineer, Water Resources and Environmental

Brudis & Associates, Inc.

. Work under the direction of the project manager .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design, including roadway drainage, stormwater management, and hydrology/hydraulics. Proficient in utilizing CAD software and hydraulic modeling programs while effectively collaborating with project teams and guiding entry-level engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)Strong CAD SkillsMicrostation ProficiencyHydraulic And Hydrologic Modeling ExperienceSWM Design Including BMPs

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering DesignRoadway DrainageStormwater ManagementHydrologyHydraulicsSWM DesignGradingStream RestorationPermit ProcessesTechnical Knowledge Sharing

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

MicrostationAutoCADGIS ProgramsHydraulic Modeling SoftwareHEC-HMSTR-20TR-55HEC-2HEC-18HY-8

Certifications & Qualifications

BSCE in Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

MD SHANPDESMS-4 PermitsTMDLCritical AreaJoint-Permit ApplicationsErosion ControlFloodplain StudiesEnvironmental Site DesignPermit Review Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of the project manager
Serve as lead designer on projects within the appropriate discipline
Collaborate independently or with groups on small- and large-scale multidisciplinary projects
Coordinate design elements across engineering disciplines with other project engineers
Develop plans, specifications, and estimates
Communicate design progress with project managers
Utilize entry-level design engineers to complete tasks
Apply client-specific design procedures and practices
Maintain understanding of permit processes for various permit review agencies
Lead project development involving roadway drainage, open and closed drainage systems, environmental site design, stormwater management, erosion/sediment control, stream restoration, bridge scour analysis, floodplain studies, hydrology/hydraulics, TMDL, Critical Area, NPDES & MS-4 permits, SWM retrofits and BMPs, and Joint-Permit Applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSCE in Civil Engineering or appropriate discipline
5-7 years of design experience in appropriate discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in applicable jurisdiction, or ability to apply for reciprocity
Knowledge of MD SHA and local MD jurisdictions preferred
Strong CAD skills
Proficiency using Microstation and associated design software
Strong computer skills
SWM design including BMPs, storm drains, grading, and stream restoration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide guidance and share technical knowledge with entry-level engineers
Ability to work well within a project team
Ability to work independently on smaller projects or portions of larger transportation design projects
Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling programs and techniques, including TR-20, TR-55, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, ABSCOUR, HEC-18, and HY-8
Ability to work with GIS programs, Microstation, AutoCAD, and other engineering software programs
Working knowledge of hydrology/hydraulic modeling software
High level of integrity, ethics, quality of service, and safety
Ability to travel to project sites
Authorization to work in the United States is required by the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career advancement opportunities
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan with company matching