Civil Engineer - Surface Water

ISG•Dublin, OH

25d•$75,000 - $150,000

About The Position

ISG is hiring a Civil Engineer to support its Surface Water group within the Water Business Unit, specializing in Rural Surface Water. The role involves collaborative work with internal design and project coordination resources, specification writers, visualization specialists, and construction administrators. Employee owners contribute across project stages, from conceptual design through construction. The engineer will develop and implement stormwater plans, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design and oversee stormwater infrastructure, support permitting and environmental compliance, and assist with construction-phase reviews and coordination. The role also includes field inspections and monitoring, quality assurance and quality control, community and stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and mentoring staff. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and requires travel to job sites and ISG offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or bioproducts and bio-systems engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is required.
5–10 years of experience in the surface water industry.
Experience managing surface water projects, such as stormwater management master plans, flood control or analysis, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR, streambank stabilization or restoration, and rural drainage.
Ability to travel to various job sites and ISG office locations.
Strong communication, organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Self-directed and organized, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement stormwater management plans and reports to control runoff and prevent flooding.
Design and oversee construction of stormwater infrastructure, including retention basins, swales, and drainage systems.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to predict stormwater behavior and design effective control measures.
Use modeling software to simulate stormwater flow and assess proposed developments.
Assist with submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders during construction.
Coordinate and assist with environmental studies, permitting, alternative analyses, and other technical deliverables.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality and stormwater management regulations, and prepare and submit permits and documentation.
Perform on-site inspections and assist with monitoring stormwater systems and construction performance against plans and specifications.
Conduct water quality sampling and analysis.
Provide QA/QC for drawings, documents, details, schedules, and specifications completed by staff.
Work with communities, landowners, and stakeholders to address stormwater issues and provide technical assistance and education.
Lead or support rehabilitation or replacement design for stormwater and drainage infrastructure.
Support and mentor staff through design consultation and QA/QC.
Provide expertise on construction sites as needed.
Meet with clients and contractors at their businesses or job sites.
Provide project oversight and leadership to support successful completion of surface water projects.
Prepare and maintain project workplans, including schedules, budgets, and notes.
Assist with creating project scopes of services as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to organizational goals and objectives.