MS4 Stormwater Engineer — Compliance & Infrastructure

MacKay; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe Engineers in Atlanta, GA, part of MacKay, seeks a Stormwater Engineer to lead MS4 program administration, inspections, and infrastructure management. You’ll coordinate across departments to protect water quality and reduce flood risk, and support capital projects with hydrologic analyses and permit compliance.

The role combines office work with field activities, requiring strong regulatory interpretation, written communications, and project delivery skills. PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in stormwater engineering or related areas.
• Knowledge of MS4 permit requirements and best practices.
• Ability to interpret plans, regulations, maps and reports.

Responsibilities

• Administer and ensure MS4 permit compliance for the municipality.
• Develop and update stormwater programs, SOPs, ordinances, and metrics.
• Prepare permits, annual reports, schedules, maps, and regulatory responses.
• Coordinate public education, inspections, and enforcement as needed.
• Maintain stormwater asset inventories and map assets (outfalls, pipes, etc.).
• Oversee field crews for maintenance, repairs, and incidents.
• Perform hydrologic analyses, design reviews, and permit support.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and regulators.

Skills

MS4 knowledge

GIS

Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, water resources, or closely related engineering field

Tools

GIS

Asset-management systems

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Lowe Engineers in Atlanta, GA, part of MacKay, seeks a Stormwater Engineer to lead MS4 program administration, inspections, and infrastructure management. You’ll coordinate across departments to protect water quality and reduce flood risk, and support capital projects with hydrologic analyses and permit compliance.

The role combines office work with field activities, requiring strong regulatory interpretation, written communications, and project delivery skills. PE licensure is preferred.