Stormwater Engineer
About The Position
KCE is a civil engineering and surveying firm with over 50 years of experience serving communities in the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Regions. They are looking for a Stormwater Engineer to join their Allentown team. This role involves contributing to various stormwater management and land development projects, including Act 167 planning, post-construction stormwater management, NPDES permitting, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain analysis. The position offers the opportunity to address practical water resource challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support projects through multiple phases. KCE emphasizes career development, employee ideas, and the potential for employees to become shareholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Five or more years of relevant civil engineering, stormwater, drainage, or water resources experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with stormwater and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar programs.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Allentown office or be willing to relocate.
- Must currently be authorized to work in the United States.
- KCE is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Pennsylvania stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, and municipal approval processes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to develop stormwater management solutions for land development, municipal, and public improvement projects.
- Prepare Act 167 Stormwater Management Plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, models, and technical reports.
- Develop Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans and supporting documentation for NPDES permit applications.
- Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, narratives, calculations, and permit submissions.
- Perform drainage and floodplain analyses using software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar programs.
- Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
- Coordinate municipal, county, conservation district, and regulatory agency submissions and permit applications.
- Review subdivision, land development, zoning, and stormwater management requirements for project compliance.
- Attend client, municipal, and agency meetings with project managers and senior engineers.
- Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, inspectors, and other members of the project team.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus paid overtime
- Opportunities to take on meaningful work and greater responsibility
- Flexible schedules
- Remote work possibilities
- Casual, down-to-earth work environment
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including HDHP/HSA and traditional plans
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with voluntary life options
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match, including Traditional and Roth options
- Paid vacation, sick days, and nine paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company events and team-building activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
