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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Life insurance
Posted 10h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The engineer will support and lead the technical execution of transportation, river, and infrastructure projects while collaborating with a team of hydraulics and hydrology experts. Additionally, the role involves business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff to ensure high-quality project delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in civil, hydraulic, or hydrologic engineering and possess a valid North Carolina professional engineer (PE) license. A minimum of 7 years of experience in water resource engineering and strong communication skills are required.
Full job description
We are seeking a confident and motivated water resource engineer to support the technical delivery of projects within our Stream and Stormwater Group in North Carolina. Ayres is seeking a passionate and talented engineer to help grow our team, expand relationships with safety-focused clients, and innovate solutions to complex engineering challenges. This position requires good written and oral communication skills and a passion to continue lifelong learning and transfer that passion and technical understanding to younger engineers. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at building trusted partnerships, developing new opportunities, and leading teams to deliver high-quality work. You will play a key role in shaping our portfolio, strengthening client relationships, and helping grow our presence in key markets.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
On any given day, you’ll focus on:
Technical Project Implementation
Support, and occasionally lead, the technical execution on transportation, rivers and infrastructure, and hydraulic/hydrology projects.
Collaborate with a team of hydraulics/hydrology engineers to develop analyses approaches, confirm applicable codes, analyze complex watersheds and flow conveyance systems, document findings efficiently, review others’ work and have your work reviewed, and prepare well-written and complete reports.
May oversee or execute and review technical hydraulic/hydrologic work.
Oversee project staff and review work products to confirm they meet applicable codes and are in conformance with Ayres' quality standards.
Proactively identify and manage risks, ensuring smooth project execution.
Perform design or review designs for hydraulic/hydrology projects.
Occasional field assessments or site visits.
May supervise staff.
Build and maintain respectful working relationships with Project Managers and Ayres leadership.
Client and Business Development
Assist your group manager and business development lead with identifying marketing opportunities and strategies to pursue stream and infrastructure projects.
Network and team with other Ayres business and service lines in North Carolina.
Maintain strong, long-term relationships with municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients.
Support proposals, including defining scopes, developing fees, and participating in interviews.
Help position the team in targeted markets and strengthen brand presence.
Represent the firm in professional organizations and industry events.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in civil/hydraulic/hydrologic engineering from an accredited university.
Registered professional engineer (PE) in North Carolina.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of water resource engineering.
Ability to independently execute technical water resource engineering tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Proven oral and written communication skills.
A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
A master’s degree in civil engineering.
Design experience in water resources, hydraulic or hydrologic engineering.
Experience establishing mutually respectful and collaborative relationships.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
As innovative problem-solvers, we stand with integrity behind projects strengthening our communities and environment.
Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
LinkedIn followers
10,996
Total funding
$2M
In 1959, Owen Ayres founded Ayres Associates atop a steadfast foundation of honesty, innovation, and good old-fashioned hard work – and a vision for a firm that revolved around strong, reliable partnerships.
Decades (and thousands of rewarding partnerships) later, Ayres has grown to become a nationwide team of industry experts, representing some of the most inventive problem-solvers in the country. That team has planned, designed, and facilitated the creation of thousands of projects that keep our nation's infrastructure reliable and responsive.
Our Core Services
Civil + Municipal Engineering
Environmental
Geospatial
Landscape Architecture
MEP
Planning + Development
River Engineering + Water Resources
Structural Design + Inspection
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Transportation
Our Core Values
Provide smart, creative solutions
Treat clients as partners
Conduct business with integrity
Challenge, support, and recognize our employee owners
Show commitment to community
Offices: 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701, US · 5201 E. Terrace Drive, Suite 200, Madison, Wisconsin 53718, US · 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, US · 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33637, US · 20975 Swenson Dr, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186, US
As innovative problem-solvers, we stand with integrity behind projects strengthening our communities and environment.
Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
LinkedIn followers
10,996
Total funding
$2M
In 1959, Owen Ayres founded Ayres Associates atop a steadfast foundation of honesty, innovation, and good old-fashioned hard work – and a vision for a firm that revolved around strong, reliable partnerships.
Decades (and thousands of rewarding partnerships) later, Ayres has grown to become a nationwide team of industry experts, representing some of the most inventive problem-solvers in the country. That team has planned, designed, and facilitated the creation of thousands of projects that keep our nation's infrastructure reliable and responsive.
Our Core Services
Civil + Municipal Engineering
Environmental
Geospatial
Landscape Architecture
MEP
Planning + Development
River Engineering + Water Resources
Structural Design + Inspection
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Transportation
Our Core Values
Provide smart, creative solutions
Treat clients as partners
Conduct business with integrity
Challenge, support, and recognize our employee owners
Show commitment to community
Offices: 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701, US · 5201 E. Terrace Drive, Suite 200, Madison, Wisconsin 53718, US · 3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 200, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, US · 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33637, US · 20975 Swenson Dr, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186, US