Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AG
Ardurra Group, Inc.
Senior Water Resources Stream Designer
Career Insights for Water Resource Specialist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on South Carolina data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Water Resource Specialist samples water, analyzes samples, and provides information on environmental or health risks. Assists local and state governments with planning and watershed resource management. May specialize as an environmental scientist. May work as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.
$112,357 / year median in South Carolina
Job Description
Ardurra is seeking a Senior Water Resources Stream Designer to join our Watershed Practice!! As a trusted leader in providing reliable and innovative stormwater solutions across the Southeast. We offer tailored and cost-effective approaches to protect public safety, improve watershed functions, and enhance quality of life. As advisors to municipal clients, we guide communities in developing sustainable stormwater programs. Our expertise includes watershed planning, asset management, NPDES permitting, water quality and quantity control, and capital design projects.
Primary Function:
The Water Resources Stream Designer is responsible for designing stream restoration and stabilization projects that improve watershed health, restore natural hydrology, protect utilities, and support ecological balance. You'll work closely with engineers, ecologists, and planners to develop sustainable solutions for urban stream systems across a variety of landscapes. Under general mentorship and guidance, the role may also provide direction to junior engineers on various projects that focus on managing runoff, preventing flooding, and protecting water quality.Primary Duties:
- Design stream restoration, stabilization, and enhancement projects using geomorphic and ecological principles.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS tools.
- Prepare construction documents including plan sets, grading plans, erosion/sediment control plans, and technical specifications.
- Conduct site evaluations and assist in environmental impact assessments.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative watershed planning and stormwater management solutions.
- Assist in field inspections, data collection, and site assessments.
- Participate in public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and project presentations as needed
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related disciplines.
- Approximately 8 or more years of experience in water resources and stream restoration or stabilization.
- Exposure to stormwater modeling software (HEC-RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD), AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS applications is a plus.
- PE certification (or ability to obtain within one year) is preferred but not required Why Ardurra?