Stormwater Leader (Raleigh, NC)

Brown and Caldwell•Raleigh, NC

1d•$117,000 - $159,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell is hiring an experienced Stormwater Leader to help grow its North Carolina stormwater business. The role combines client service, technical leadership, and business development across stormwater management, watershed planning, environmental planning and permitting, integrated resource planning, and climate resilience. The candidate should be located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and based in the Raleigh office. The Stormwater Leader collaborates with Office Leaders, Technical Service/Practice Leaders, Design Services, and the marketing team to cultivate and strengthen client relationships. The role focuses on understanding client priorities, maintaining responsive communication, and ensuring teams deliver practical solutions that meet client expectations. The leader aligns company capabilities with client needs, leads teams in delivering high-quality projects, and guides positioning and pursuit efforts to secure new opportunities. This strategic role supports the continued growth of the Raleigh and North Carolina stormwater practice. The Stormwater Leader strengthens client partnerships, develops staff, and connects technical expertise with the communities the company serves, helping clients address complex stormwater challenges through innovative, sustainable solutions and collaboration with technical specialists. The anticipated starting salary range for Location A is $117,000–$159,000, with actual pay potentially varying based on primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or a related field is typically expected.
A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related field is required.
Advanced expertise in environmental engineering principles, practices, and regulations.
Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems.
Strong judgment in applying engineering standards and best practices.
Effective leadership and communication skills within technical teams.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Must be located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and based in the Raleigh office.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex technical analyses and engineering design efforts.
Prepare, review, and approve advanced technical reports and engineering deliverables.
Develop and design environmental protection systems and infrastructure for complex projects.
Lead development of facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration of multidisciplinary inputs.
Provide technical leadership during permitting, regulatory coordination, and vendor engagement.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needs evolve.
Mentor, guide, support, and share knowledge with less experienced team members.
Cultivate and strengthen client relationships through responsive service and communication.
Align company capabilities with client needs, lead project teams, and guide positioning and pursuit efforts to secure new opportunities.
Support growth of the Raleigh and North Carolina stormwater practice.