Water Resources Designer I
Company Overview
McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.
Position Summary
McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for a Water Resources Designer I to join our growing Water Resources Department. Projects range from drainage improvements and flood studies to storm drain design, stormwater BMP and retrofit design to hydraulic design of bridge and culvert crossings as well as stream restoration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in a hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling using WinTR-55/TR-20, HEC-RAS, Inroads Storm and Sanitary, Open Roads, PondPack, StormCAD and other various modeling software
- Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria
- Work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative design team
- Design of stormwater management systems for water quality and quantity control
- Prepare drainage, soil erosion and sediment control, utility relocation, right-of-way, staging and construction plans, specifications and engineering estimates for water resources and transportation projects
- Develop engineering design plans, details and specifications utilizing MicroStation and Open Roads
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- 0 to 4 years of experience
- BS Degree Required in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Water Resources
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 1-year of employment
- Strong communications and technical writing skills
- Experience working effectively in a team atmosphere
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Working knowledge of MicroStation or Open Roads CAD development software
- Project design experience related to water resources and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.
McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM 
In-person: Preinkert Hall, Room 1224 (SIRJ Lab Room, University of Maryland)
Speakers: SIRJ Lab Research Team
Students will earn a certificate, and have the opportunity to collaborate further by participating in hands-on experiences in IoT and stormwater infrastructure research. 
Food and drinks will be offered! 
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