Drainage/Stormwater Quality Engineer III
About The Position
Bowman is hiring a Drainage/Stormwater Quality Engineer for its San Diego, California team. The role evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects. The engineer works with general direction, applies advanced engineering techniques and design principles, and receives review from more senior staff. The role also reviews junior staff work for quality assurance. The position involves civil engineering work on large land and site development projects, including drainage and stormwater quality design. The engineer coordinates project phases, completes design calculations using computer-aided software, develops recommendations and modifications, assists with plans, specifications, and reports, and provides technical assistance with design issues. The role works with other disciplines, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams, and may include field investigation or inspections. Bowman describes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field required at the time of hire.
- Five or more years of experience in the land development industry.
- Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
- Proficiency in reading construction plans.
- Knowledge of stormwater quality requirements, including pollutant-control Best Management Practices (BMP) design.
- Proficiency in storm drain modeling and Rational Method hydrologic calculations.
- Proficiency in 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 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, communicate effectively, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and demonstrate strong problem-solving, work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer license.
- Land development engineering experience and skills, including large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design.
- 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 and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams to address moderately complex engineering project issues.
- Conceptualize initial civil design approaches 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 in 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, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
