Stormwater Engineer (PE)

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Stormwater Engineer | Washington Water Business Group

HDR's Washington Water Business Group's thriving Water Resources Management team is recognized throughout Washington in the planning, design, and delivery of complex stormwater management, restoration, fish passage, and flood mitigation projects.

As a stormwater engineer, you will grow and flourish as a part of our dynamic team. You will collaborate with other team members and apply your planning, engineering, and task management skills to develop stormwater improvements that enhance water quality, reduce flooding, and restore habitat in our local communities. You will be supported by our senior stormwater engineers and/or project managers who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle. You will also have the chance to mentor EITs as part of a cohesive team, learning from each other and drawing upon local and national expertise on exciting projects.

Having the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams is key for this role. Team collaboration is a cornerstone of our design delivery approach. Candidates with strong self-motivation and ability to work independently will excel in this role.

Growth and training opportunities are abundant and will be matched to your skillset and interest. Project management, construction management, and advanced technical development are just a few of the career pathways we facilitate for our staff.

You will apply your skills to support cities, counties, state and federal agencies to:

* Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, present data in reports, lead production of design calculations and technical reports, and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications

* Understand the impact of stormwater from developed areas on local streams and lakes

* Identify stormwater infrastructure that supports sustainable growth, simplifies operation and maintenance, and replaces aging facilities

* Implement strategies to retrofit developed areas to reduce stormwater impacts

* Mitigate planned development with innovative stormwater BMPs

* Apply green stormwater infrastructure practices into designs supporting Transportation, Water and Wastewater, Industrial and Commercial development

* Manage stormwater as a resource, recharging aquifers, enhancing wetlands, and protecting streams and lakes

* Create stormwater parks that bring the community together

Specific responsibilities may also include:

* Performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures

* Making decisions on significant design and engineering procedures, as needed

* Acting as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, as needed

* Delegating to and mentoring junior staff, as needed

* Supervising small staff of professionals and technicians, as needed

* Performing other duties as needed

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