Stormwater Project Manager

Carollo Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, a leading water engineering firm, seeks a qualified Stormwater Project Manager in California to drive client relationships and program growth. You will lead planning and design for urban stormwater systems, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure technical excellence across projects for water resources clients.

You will manage complex workflows, engage with stakeholders, and leverage your expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, and environmental design to deliver resilient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering or other appropriate engineering major

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 the Stormwater Leads across the company to develop/implement strategy for continued stormwater growth and innovation across the company.
• Manage planning and detailed design projects, including management of contract document production (i.e., plan sets and specifications), hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, report writing, and other activities needed to support the planning, design, and construction services for stormwater management facilities.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, designers, and scientists, among others, who support specific assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Team building

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental/Agricultural Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Agricultural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ICM

FLO-2D

XPSWMM

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

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 the Stormwater Leads across the company to develop/implement strategy for continued stormwater growth and innovation across the company.

• Manage planning and detailed design projects, including management of contract document production (i.e., plan sets and specifications), hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, report writing, and other activities needed to support the planning, design, and construction services for stormwater management facilities. Project may include pipelines, open channels, pump stations, channel stabilization, storage and treatment facilities, multi-benefit facilities, and other conveyance measures.

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, designers, and scientists, among others, who support specific assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering or other appropriate engineering major

• 10+ years of experience relating to stormwater and water resources projects

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a team to deliver planning and design solutions for urban stormwater management challenges.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with client service and business development efforts, including project positioning, proposal preparation, interviews, and technical presentations

• Familiarity with standard stormwater analysis tools, including HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, ICM, FLO-2D, XPSWMM, ArcGIS, and Civil 3D.

• Experience with the selection and optimization of multi-benefit urban storm water projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong team building skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking

• Ability to present to groups and communicate effectively with clients and project team

• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering or other appropriate engineering major

• Experience with FEMA floodplain delineation and submittal of Letters of Map Revision and Conditional Letters of Map Revision

Compensation Range

$140,000 to $190,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we

would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the

posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. 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.

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-Costa Mesa | US-CA-San Diego

ID

2026-4420

Category

Other

Type

Full-time, Regular

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