Wet Weather​/Stormwater Design Engineer

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.

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.

• 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 progress
• Prepare 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

• 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, Info Works, Sewer
  
  GEMS, 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

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

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.

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