Civil Site / Stormwater Engineer in Pittsburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KLH Engineers in Pittsburgh seeks a Civil Site / Stormwater Engineer to lead the design and review of stormwater systems for municipal, commercial, and land development projects. You will coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and oversee permitting, hydrologic analyses, and construction documentation.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply sound engineering judgment, and deliver practical, cost-effective stormwater solutions across complex sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in stormwater engineering, site grading, and drainage design.
• Strong experience with stormwater management design and permitting processes.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.E.) in Pennsylvania.
• Experience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and developing stormwater management solutions for a variety of project types.
• Ability to understand the technical and regulatory aspects of stormwater permitting, MS4 programs, and land development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and review of stormwater management systems for municipal, commercial, and land development projects.
• Develop site grading, drainage, storm sewer, and stormwater management designs while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support civil site development projects from concept through construction.
• Manage stormwater permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state, and regulatory agencies throughout the approval process.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater infrastructure design and watershed management solutions.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation for stormwater and site development projects.
• Conduct field investigations and site evaluations to assess existing drainage conditions and support project design development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance throughout project development and execution.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex stormwater and drainage challenges while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Stormwater Design

Site Grading

Drainage Design

Permitting

Leadership

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

P.E. License (PA)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt KLH Engineers, our team of engineers, surveyors, and drafters, works on projects that ensure safe drinking water gets where it needs to go, wastewater is properly treated, and stormwater stays under control. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with numerous municipal clients across Pennsylvania, delivering top-notch services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and general municipal engineering. We bring creativity, technical excellence, and practicality to every project, ensuring our engineering solutions not only work but also make life a little easier for everyone.

We’re currently looking for a Civil Site / Stormwater Engineer to join our growing team in our Pittsburgh office. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, developing practical stormwater solutions, and collaborating with a team that values technical excellence and real-world problem-solving, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and review of stormwater management systems for municipal, commercial, and land development projects.
• Develop site grading, drainage, storm sewer, and stormwater management designs while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support civil site development projects from concept through construction.
• Manage stormwater permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state, and regulatory agencies throughout the approval process.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater infrastructure design and watershed management solutions.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation for stormwater and site development projects.
• Conduct field investigations and site evaluations to assess existing drainage conditions and support project design development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance throughout project development and execution.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex stormwater and drainage challenges while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in stormwater engineering, site grading, and drainage design.
• Strong experience with stormwater management design and permitting processes.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.E.) in Pennsylvania.
• Experience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and developing stormwater management solutions for a variety of project types.
• Ability to understand the technical and regulatory aspects of stormwater permitting, MS4 programs, and land development requirements.

Why KLH?

• We’ll give you the space to do what you do best - be an engineer. You won’t be expected to act as a salesperson, and we’re not hung up on accounting metrics or KPIs.
• We’re big enough to tackle complex, high-impact projects in-house, but small enough that your ideas won’t get lost in the shuffle.
• You’ll work alongside a smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team.
• We offer a flexible work schedule.
• You’ll have the opportunity to see projects from concept to construction and start-up, and won’t be pigeonholed into doing the same task day after day.
• We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continued learning, and opportunities for growth.