Lead Stormwater Engineer

Carollo Engineers•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

Carollo Engineers is seeking a Lead Stormwater Engineer to support the growth of its stormwater practice and lead planning, modeling, and design work for urban stormwater management projects. The role combines local business development and client relationship growth with technical leadership on stormwater infrastructure projects, including facilities that address water quantity and quality challenges. The engineer will apply 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling at urban and watershed scales and lead detailed design work, including contract documents, calculations, reports, and services supporting project construction. The position collaborates with engineering disciplines, designers, and scientists. Some travel within California is expected, and travel outside California may be needed for strategic national efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering, or another appropriate engineering major.
8–10 years of experience relating to stormwater and water resources projects.
California engineering license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
Extensive expertise leading the planning and design of solutions for urban stormwater management challenges involving water quantity and quality.
Familiarity with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, FLO-2D, XPSWMM, ArcGIS, and Civil 3D.
Experience selecting and optimizing multi-benefit urban stormwater projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking to develop options and recommendations for technical problems.
Ability to present to groups and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering, or another appropriate engineering major.
Experience with client service and business development, including project positioning, proposal preparation, interviews, and technical presentations.
Proficiency with Geographical Information Systems.
Proficiency with other hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality modeling software.
Experience with Northern California clients.

Responsibilities

Expand Carollo’s presence in the local stormwater market through targeted business development, client relationship growth, and participation in selected professional society activities.
Work with Stormwater Client Service Leads across the company to support local growth and develop and implement strategies for continued stormwater growth and innovation.
Lead the application of 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling systems in urban settings at local and watershed levels to support planning and design of stormwater infrastructure.
Lead detailed design projects, including preparing plan sets and specifications, hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, reports, and other materials needed for planning, design, and construction services.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, designers, scientists, and others supporting project assignments.
Travel within California as needed; travel outside California may be required to support strategic national efforts.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Disability insurance and life insurance options
Caregiver Support
Travel Assistance
Counseling services
Discount programs
Lifestyle Reimbursement Account
401(k) company contribution matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discretionary bonuses
Career advancement bonuses
Professional registration bonuses
Employee referral bonuses
Compensatory time for exempt employees
Flexible work arrangements may be available