Water Resources Design Engineer (EIT) Permitting & Growth

SURGE Staffing; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Gahanna, Ohio seeks a Design Engineer (EIT) to join a growing Civil Engineering team working on water resources, stormwater management, environmental, and site development projects.

The candidate will apply civil engineering principles from analysis through permitting and completion, collaborating with project managers, engineers, surveyors, clients, and regulatory agencies to meet project goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Solid understanding of water resources and stormwater engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform floodway and floodplain modeling and runoff calculations.
• Develop erosion control and stabilization plans.
• Prepare SWPPP and support NPDES permitting.
• Design post-construction water quality systems.
• Conduct FEMA mapping and map revisions.
• Perform pipe and culvert design and hydraulic analysis.
• Ensure projects comply with ODNR Dam Safety standards.
• Calculate inlet spacing for curb inlet systems.
• Design detention and retention basins.
• Perform environmental studies and assessments.
• Prepare detailed grading plans and earthwork balance calculations.
• Design and permit sanitary sewer systems.
• Assist with project documentation, permitting, calculations, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Apply applicable local, state, and federal engineering standards throughout project development.

Skills

Water resources understanding

Stormwater engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

PondPack

Job description

SURGE Staffing in Gahanna, Ohio seeks a Design Engineer (EIT) to join a growing Civil Engineering team working on water resources, stormwater management, environmental, and site development projects.

The candidate will apply civil engineering principles from analysis through permitting and completion, collaborating with project managers, engineers, surveyors, clients, and regulatory agencies to meet project goals and standards.