Drainage/Stormwater Quality Engineer II

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Bowman is seeking a Drainage/Stormwater Quality Engineer II to join its San Diego, California team. The position evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects. Work includes civil engineering design for land and site development, drainage and stormwater quality design, project coordination, calculations, reports, and technical support. The engineer receives general direction, works with senior staff and project teams, and reviews work produced by junior staff for quality assurance. Work is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure sound professional judgment.

The role involves collaborating with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams. The engineer conceptualizes design approaches, coordinates assigned project phases, prepares and reviews design documents, and supports design issue resolution through investigations, inspections, calculations, and coordination.

Bowman describes its work environment as collaborative and supportive of professional growth, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. The role may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The primary environment is an indoor professional office, with occasional work at job or construction sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field by the time of hire.
• At least 3 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
• Ability to read construction plans proficiently.
• Knowledge of stormwater quality requirements, including pollutant-control Best Management Practices (BMP) design.
• Proficiency with storm drain modeling and Rational Method hydrologic calculations.
• Proficiency with open-channel and detention-basin modeling and design.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development.
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate on multiple projects with multiple clients and sub-consultants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, and maintain a strong commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

• Land/site development industry experience.
• Land development engineering experience and skills, including large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design.
• EIT certification and/or progress toward earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.

Responsibilities

• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Work with senior engineers, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land and site development projects.
• Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Assist with developing plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical assistance resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, checking design computations, and coordinating design aspects.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level