Stormwater Client Service Manager/ Project Manager

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. seeks a Stormwater Client Service Manager/Project Manager in North Carolina to lead growth in the local stormwater market, oversee planning and design projects, and build a delivery team.

The role requires a BS in Civil/Environmental/Ag engineering, a NC PE (or ability to obtain within 6 months), 10+ years in stormwater/water resources, strong client service and leadership, with proficiency in Hydra CAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, ArcGIS, and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 10+ years in stormwater and water resources projects.
• Professional Engineer license in North Carolina or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams to deliver planning and design for stormwater management.
• Minimum 5 years of client service and business development, including proposals and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and project teams.
• Experience leading permit applications and compliance reports.
• Experience developing design docs and bid packages.
• Experience supervising staff and mentoring project teams.
• Experience with engineering cost estimates.
• Knowledge of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
• Strong team-building skills.
• Familiarity with stormwater analysis tools listed: Hydra CAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, ArcGIS, Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Expand Carollo’s presence in the local stormwater market via targeted business development strategies.
• Collaborate with Stormwater Leads to develop and implement growth strategy.
• Develop a stormwater project delivery team in North Carolina.
• Manage planning and detailed design projects, including plan sets, specifications, analyses, and reports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and staff supporting assignments.
• Some travel within North Carolina; travel outside NC for national efforts.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Project leadership

Team building

Proposal development

Communication

Stormwater analysis

Hydra CAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Report writing

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental/Agricultural Engineering

Professional Engineer license in NC

Master of Science (preferred)

Tools

Hydra CAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Job description

Stormwater Client Service Manager/ Project Manager

Job ID #: 2025-4229

Full-time, Regular

Overview

2025-4229

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we’ve specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector’s most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you’ll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo’s vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you’re passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Expand Carollo’s presence in the local stormwater market via targeted business development strategies, including growing specific client relationships and participating in select professional society activities.
• Collaborate with Stormwater Leads to develop/implement strategy for continued stormwater growth and innovation across the company.
• Develop a stormwater project delivery team in North Carolina.
• Manage planning and detailed design projects, including management of contract document production (i.e., plan sets and specifications), stormwater analysis, report writing, and other activities needed to support the planning, design, and construction services for stormwater systems. Project may include pipe drainage systems, open channels, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, multi-benefit facilities, and green infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, designers, and scientists, among others, who support specific assignments.
• Some travel within North Carolina is expected. Travel outside of North Carolina may also be needed to support strategic national efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering or other appropriate engineering majors
• 10+ years of experience relating to stormwater and water resources projects
• Professional Engineering License in North Carolina or the ability to get one within 6 months
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams to deliver planning and design solutions for stormwater management challenges.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with client service and business development efforts, including project positioning, proposal preparation, interviews, and technical presentations
• Ability to present to groups and communicate effectively with clients and project team
• Experience leading the development of federal, state, and local permit applications and compliance reports
• Experience developing design documentation and bid packages.
• Experience supervising work of, training, and mentoring project staff.
• Experience with preparation of engineering and construction cost estimates.
• Knowledge and experience designing green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team building skills
• Familiarity with standard stormwater analysis tools, including Hydra CAD, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SWMM (EPA,XP,PC), ArcGIS, and Civil 3D (SSA).
• Proficiency in the preparation of technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Civil , Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering or other appropriate engineering major
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain regulations and submittal of Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) and Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR)
• Familiarity with advanced stormwater analysis:
• Familiarity with Benefit Cost Analysis (USACE, FEMA)

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or status as a protected veteran.