Sr. Stormwater Engineer

City of Redmond, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans and COLA

Job summary

The City of Redmond is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to apply expert design, regulatory compliance, and leadership across departments to support growth and resilient infrastructure. This role focuses on stormwater management, LID, and project reviews for complex development projects...

Join a team that protects the community, improves infrastructure, and mentors staff while delivering sustainable stormwater solutions for Redmond’s future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years engineering experience which includes three years of project administration and management responsibilities.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional Engineer license and WA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Review developer applications and project plans for compliance with critical areas, grading and stormwater regulations.
• Review, approve, process, and manage projects for permit approval.
• Schedule and lead the Civil Coordinated Review process and participate in meetings.
• Represent the division in internal design and construction meetings and respond to questions regarding Stormwater, Critical Areas and LID.

Skills

Stormwater design

Public works design

GIS

Stormwater modeling

EnerGov

Communication (verbal & written)

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering

Seven years engineering experience (including 3 years in project admin/management)

Tools

EnerGov

Ecology SWMMWW

GIS software

Job description

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

The Development Services Division within the Planning and Community Development Department is expanding to meet the City of Redmond’s growing development and infrastructure needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stormwater engineer ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic public-sector environment.

The Senior Stormwater Engineer will apply strong technical expertise in stormwater design, management, and regulatory compliance while supporting the review and delivery of complex development projects. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and help shape innovative and sustainable stormwater solutions that support Redmond’s continued growth.

Join a team where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to protecting the community, improving infrastructure, and building a resilient stormwater system for the City’s future.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review developer applications and project plans for compliance with critical areas, grading and stormwater regulations including LID design and implementation, applicable standards, policies, codes and regulations compliance.
• Review, approve, process, and manage projects for permit approval.
• Schedule and lead the Civil Coordinated Review process from start to finish. Participate in public hearings and meetings.
• Attend preconstruction conferences and represent the division in internal design and construction meetings. Respond to internal and external customer questions regarding Stormwater, Critical Areas and LID issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Principles, practices and methods of public works design and construction of Stormwater management systems. Low impact development design and construction techniques.
• Ecology SWMMWW (2012, 2019, 2024), the NPDES municipal Stormwater permit. Ecology approved runoff treatment technologies.
• GIS, and Stormwater modeling software.
• Experience in EnerGov, the permitting software used by Redmond or other permitting software preferred.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solve by identifying multiple solutions.
• Adapt modern engineering principles, methods, techniques and standards to the design, construction and inspection of projects.
• Interpret and explain technical information to a variety of audiences in a non-technical manner. Manage developer and interagency financial agreements.
• Organize and prioritize workload and projects. Effectively lead a team or committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years engineering experience which includes three years of project administration and management responsibilities.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certificates

• Engineer-Senior requires a Professional Engineer's License.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required

Other

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Engineer – Senior description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

BENEFITS

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

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