Design Engineer II - Civil & Water Resources

Sherwood Design Engineers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership through ESOP

Flexible schedule

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

Learning & Development stipend

Generous PTO

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

An engineering firm located in New York is seeking a passionate Design Engineer II focused on civil site design and water resources. The role prioritizes collaboration across various disciplines to create sustainable infrastructure. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in engineering and possess strong communication skills with extensive experience in civil site design and stormwater management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $78,000 to $95,000, along with a range of benefits including employee ownership and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in civil site design and stormwater management.
• Understanding of hydrology principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and review plans and design details using CAD.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Collaborate across disciplines on projects.

Skills

Civil site design

Sustainable site design

Stormwater management

Hydrology

Civil 3D

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcMap, GISPro)

Job description

Overview

CA | GA | NY | CR

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm committed to investing in and embracing people, communities, and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs, and more for thousands of clients across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems-based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), the San Francisco Better Streets Plan, the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, the revitalization of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35-square-kilometer Baietan Urban Area Plan in Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role

Design Engineer II – Civil & Water Resources

CA | GA | NY | CR

Role Summary

Sherwood Design Engineers is seeking a driven, passionate, and curious Design Engineer II with a focus on civil site design, water resources, and natural infrastructure projects in Atlanta or NYC. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and wants to make a tangible impact through sustainable, resilient design.

You’ll work closely with architects, landscape architects, planners, and other engineers on projects ranging from urban redevelopment and campus design to watershed restoration and green infrastructure implementation. This role can work either out of Atlanta, GA or New York, New York.

Minimum Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in civil site design and development or transportation projects focused on stormwater management, erosion/sediment control, and sustainable site design
• Understanding of stormwater management and hydrology with ability to apply foundational principles to drainage-related placement and sizing calculations as part of advancing plan set packages.
• Experience preparing and advancing plan set packages through all phases of design
• Extensive proficiency in Civil 3D
• Knowledge of survey base files, coordinate systems, and construction documentation for commercial, institutional, and residential projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based collaboration tools (Asana, Dropbox, SharePoint, etc.)
• Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability

Preferred Skills

• H&H modeling experience (e.g., HydroCAD, FlowMaster, StormCAD, or equivalent)
• Experience with GIS (ArcMap, GISPro)
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions (NBS), low impact development (LID), and green infrastructure
• Stream and wetland restoration or geomorphology training
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, Envision, or PE/EIT license preferred)
• Interest in regeneration and circular design principles

Expected Outcomes

• Create, interpret, and review plans, drawings, and design details using CAD and modeling tools
• Support design and construction of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, ensuring compliance with local and national codes and documentation
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater and watershed systems
• Perform site assessments, field visits, and data collection to support project design
• Prepare technical reports, project specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate natural and engineered systems in innovative, regenerative ways
• Participate in construction phase services, site inspections, and coordination with contractors
• Contribute to the continued development of Sherwood’s best practices in sustainable design and water management

What We Offer

• Employee ownership through ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible schedule with every other Friday off
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans (PPO and HMO options)
• Learning & Development stipend for professional growth
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401(k) enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches, and happy hours
• A tangible opportunity to engineer a regenerative planet

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account various factors including skill sets, experience, licensure, and location. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $78,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and location.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We consider employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.