Drainage Design Specialist

STV Incorporated

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 136,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer in New York to lead stormwater design from inception through final design for public and private projects.

You will coordinate with agencies to obtain sign-offs and permit approvals, and assist management in developing scope and schedule for technical reports and design documents. A degree in Civil Engineering and applicable professional credentials are required, with 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain is required; 5–10 years of experience; training available.
  • Experience designing stormwater management systems, pipe conveyance hydraulics, and green infrastructure; hydrologic and flood hazard analysis is a plus.
  • Experience modeling drainage systems to meet agency permitting requirements including SWPPP development.

Responsibilities

  • Drainage Design Engineer for public and private stormwater projects from inception to Final Design.
  • Coordinate with agencies to obtain sign-offs and permit approvals.
  • Assist management with strategies for scope and schedule for delivering technical reports and design documents.

Skills

Stormwater design
Hydraulic analysis
Agency coordination
Project scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

HEC-RAS
TR-55
SWMM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Drainage Design Engineer for public and private stormwater projects from inception to Final Design. Interact with agencies for coordination of drainage design necessary to obtain agency sign-offs and permit approvals. Assist the management team with development of strategies for scope and schedule for the delivery of technical reports and design documents.

Qualifications
  • Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • Engineer-in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain is required 5-10 years of experience, will train the right person.
  • Previous experience in the design of stormwater management systems, pipe conveyance hydraulics, and green infrastructure practices; hydrologic and flood hazard analysis a plus.
  • Previous experience performing analysis and design of drainage systems to meet agency permitting requirements including assistance in the development of SWPPPs (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans).
  • Previous experience in modeling programs including HEC-RAS, TR-55, SWMM including hydraulic analysis of culverts and bridge structures.
  • Previous experience and/or background to learn sanitary and stormwater pump station design.
  • Previous experience using stormwater management design techniques required to meet water quality and quantity requirements including flow restriction and mitigation techniques.
  • Knowledge or NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NJDEP and Army Corps permitting a plus.

Compensation Range: $119,317.24 - $136,362.56

Benefits
  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-Up Dependent Care
  • Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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