Wet Weather / Stormwater Design Engineer #2919.29

Wadetrim; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employee ownership

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in New York, NY to support wet weather infrastructure projects such as stormwater, drainage, and collection systems. Candidate must hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree and be a PE or able to licen­sure within six months, with at least five years of related experience and strong modeling skills.

Responsibilities include planning, design, calculations, permits, and cost estimates, plus collaboration with design teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil/environmental engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required or can obtain within 6 months if out-of-state.
• Minimum 5 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong hydrologic/hydraulic modeling skills (SWMM, InfoWorks, SewerGEMS).
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and construction support for wet weather projects including CSO/SSO and drainage systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations and analyses of alternatives.
• Develop applications, permits, reports and specifications.
• Estimate project costs and prepare design cost estimates.
• Coordinate across teams and communicate project details to design engineers.
• Assist with proposals, client meetings, and project presentations.
• Conduct on-site inspections and attend meetings.

Skills

PE license

5+ years experience

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Technical writing & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SWMM

InfoWorks

SewerGEMS

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join our team in New York, NY, supporting wet weather infrastructure projects such as stormwater, drainage, and collection systems. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or able to obtain licensure within six months (if out of state). The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, strong hydrologic and hydraulic modeling skills, and experience with CSO/SSO programs. Excellent technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning, design and construction support on various wet weather projects that may include combined sewer overflow, collection system, pump station, stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and/or other projects
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives
• Prepare and evaluate wet weather control alternatives
• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports and specifications
• Prepare and review engineer estimates
• Prepare design cost estimates
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Monitor task budget and progressPrepare project status and other reports
• Communicate project details with other design engineers
• Conduct project cost reviews
• Promote sales
• Prepare and review scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, professional organization, staff, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Strong background in stormwater, drainage, and collection systems design
• Experience with wet weather programs (CSO/SSO, LTCPs, consent decree work)
• Proficiency in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools (SWMM, InfoWorks, SewerGEMS, etc.)
• Understanding of green infrastructure design and climate resiliency
• Familiarity with NYC DEP and DDC standards (preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (or ability to obtain within 6 months if out-of-state)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across teams
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Additional Preferred Experience

• Real-time control (RTC) or smart sewer systems
• Construction phase services (RFIs, submittals, site visits)

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

Application Information

To apply, visit our careers page at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim is an Affirative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.