Stormwater Senior Engineer

Kleinfelder is hiring a Stormwater Senior Engineer/Project Manager in Worcester, MA, to lead stormwater management projects, including design and planning of gray and green infrastructure, hydrologic analyses, and flood mitigation. Responsibilities include project management, technical liaison, design preparation, and coordination with various teams. Candidates should have 8+ years of civil engineering experience in stormwater design and knowledge of climate resilience practices.
Job Description

Kleinfelder seeks an experienced Stormwater Senior Engineer/Project Manager in our New England Area to deliver planning and design of stormwater management projects, including gray and green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs), hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, flood mitigation, NPDES permit compliance, and other climate and coastal resiliency projects.

This position will lead the delivery of stormwater planning and resilient design tasks/projects for a wide array of clients. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a resourceful and collaborative water team and climate resilience practice group for Kleinfelder's East Division.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as project manager, lead engineer, and/or lead stormwater technical liaison with client or internal project team on project efforts, including capital projects, new construction, retrofit, and flood mitigation projects for public and private sector entities.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for the planning, design, and construction of stormwater management and resiliency projects.
• Lead stormwater feasibility planning and design efforts, including, but not limited to the design of culverts, pipe networks, green stormwater infrastructure, and other BMPs for water quality, peak rate mitigation, and flood reduction purposes.
• Stormwater design responsibilities include preparing agency-required documentation such as SWMPs, Stormwater Management Reports, pollutant load calculations, SWPPPs, erosion control and/or stormwater management plans and permitting documents.
• Perform design and oversee preparation of plans and details using AutoCAD/Civil-3D.
• Development of specifications, technical report writing, quantities, cost estimating, and engineering support of construction.
• Coordinate with professionals in Kleinfelder's East Division Water Teams and Climate Resilience Practice Group, including waterfront and coastal hazard experts on projects related to sea level rise, storm surge, coastal erosion, and the use of flood hardening measures (e.g. seawall, bulkheads, revetments, deployable flood barriers) and coastal nature-based solutions (e.g. living shorelines, dune and wetland restoration).
• Project Management responsibilities for this position include:
• Development of proposals, including drafting of scopes and fees.
• Effectively managing project/task schedules, resources, and budgets, including internal and external teams and subconsultants.
• Drawing upon expertise from multiple disciplines, including planning, natural and social sciences, engineering, and architecture, to solve technical problems;
• Maintaining regular and constructive communication with clients and project team members.
• Coordinating efforts of assigned design team to ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Mentoring junior staff in the proper planning and execution of project tasks.
• Contribution to the visibility of Kleinfelder staff, clients, and projects through participation in professional organizations and external events.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of professional experience in civil engineering experience with an emphasis in drainage and/or stormwater design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of green infrastructure, stormwater management and/or climate change adaptation, and experience applying it.
• Professional registration (see below on Certifications)
• Experience leading tasks/projects.
• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills.
• Experience developing/reviewing proposals.
• Dedication to client service, technical rigor, and high quality.
• High emotional intelligence.
Education:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
Certifications:

Professional Engineering licensure (in any state) is required. Licensure in a New England state (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year) preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is a plus.