Stormwater / Water Resources Engineer

Strike Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

PE exam reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Strike Engineers in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Civil/Water Resources engineer with 4–10 years of stormwater experience to join our team. The role focuses on PDPs, BMP design, and hydrologic studies, with hands-on modeling in EPA SWMM and SDHM.

You’ll design drainage systems, respond to plan checks, supervise junior staff, and contribute to QA/QC while meeting project deadlines. A CA PE or EIT on track to PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 4-10 years in stormwater, drainage or water resources engineering experience.
• Hands-on with EPA SWMM and SDHM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SWQMPs for PDPs under San Diego County BMP Design Manual and local requirements.
• Build and analyze stormwater models (SDHM, EPA SWMM, HydroCAD) for detention and conveyance.
• Write hydrologic and hydraulic studies following local manuals.
• Design drainage and stormwater BMPs on grading plans.
• Respond to plan check comments from local agencies.
• Mentor junior staff and help QA/QC processes.

Skills

EPA SWMM

SDHM (San Diego Hydrology Model)

SWQMPs for PDPs

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-HMS

FLO-2D

HEC-RAS

Job description

California PE (Civil) preferred; EIT on a clear path to PE considered

Experience

4-10 years in stormwater, drainage or water resources engineering

About Strike Engineers

Strike Engineers is a family-owned civil engineering firm located in Rancho Bernardo, CA (San Diego). Founded by Jeff Koloski, PE, and Tyler Scott, Strike Engineers works on residential, commercial, utility infrastructure and Federal projects that include grading and drainage design, stormwater quality management plans, SWPPPs, septic design, percolation testing and site planning.

At Strike, we have fostered a culture that is laid back and friendly while maintaining a high standard for servicing our clients and delivering quality engineering in a timely manner.

What you'll do

• Prepare SWQMPs for Priority Development Projects (PDPs) under the County of San Diego BMP Design Manual and local jurisdiction requirements, from DMA delineation and pollutant control sizing through hydromodification compliance and O&M plans.
• Build and analyze stormwater models in SDHM, EPA SWMM, and HydroCAD for detention, conveyance, hydromodification compliance, storm drain systems and pre- vs. post-development comparisons.
• Write hydrologic and hydraulic studies using the San Diego County Hydrology & Hydraulic Design Manuals.
• Design drainage and stormwater BMPs on grading plans, including biofiltration basins, permeable pavement, detention systems, inlets, swales and energy dissipators.
• Respond to plan check comments from the County, the City of San Diego and other local agencies, and carry projects through to approval.
• Support erosion and sediment control planning on grading projects, including SWPPP development.
• Visit sites to check existing drainage conditions and observe construction of stormwater facilities.
• Mentor junior staff and help set up the firm's stormwater templates, standards and QA/QC process.

What you bring

Required

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 4-10 years of stormwater, drainage or water resources engineering experience, mostly on land development projects
• Hands-on experience with EPA SWMM, and SDHM (San Diego Hydrology Model)
• A track record of preparing SWQMPs for PDPs that were approved by San Diego-area/SoCal Agencies
• Working knowledge of the San Diego County BMP Design Manual, the County Hydrology & Hydraulic Design Manuals and the Regional MS4 Permit (Order R9-2013-0001, as amended)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D skills for drainage exhibits, DMA maps and BMP details
• Clear technical writing and the confidence to talk with clients, architects and plan checkers directly

Preferred

• California PE (Civil). Strong EIT candidates on track to sit for the PE are encouraged to apply.
• QSD/QSP certification
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D and other water resources modeling and design software.
• CFM, or experience with FEMA floodplain mapping and HEC-RAS

Pay, benefits and how to apply

The base salary range is $125,000-160,000 per year, depending on experience, licensure and certifications.

• Reimbursement for health, dental and vision coverage
• 401k offered; No company match at this time
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Reimbursements for PE exam, license renewal and professional development support

Strike Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.