Design Engineer I​/II - H&H

Design Engineer I/II - H&H

San Jose, Costa Rica

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste.

We’ve worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square‑km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on hydrology and hydraulics to support our team.

• Typically 1+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with coursework or experience in water resources.
• Basic understanding of stormwater modeling and drainage design, including an interest in surface water hydrology and flood risk assessment.
• Experience or coursework in site grading, earthwork calculations, and drainage design.
• Ability to research technical documents and apply basic principles for hydrology and hydraulics projects.
• Familiarity with civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, Hydro
  
  CAD, HEC‑RAS) and a willingness to learn hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Foundational skills in technical report writing and data analysis for project documentation.
• Basic knowledge of GIS for hydrological mapping or floodplain delineation.

• Professional Engineering License or interest in obtaining professional licensure.
• Familiarity with green infrastructure and low‑impact development (LID) concepts.

• Assist project engineers and senior engineers with hydrology and hydraulics designs for a variety of project types, including residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.
• Support hydrological and hydraulic modeling efforts by collecting data, performing calculations, and preparing draft analyses under supervision.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and cost estimates with guidance, contributing to project deliverables.
• Coordinate with the drafting team to assist in developing plan sets, integrating feedback from senior staff to ensure accuracy.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by researching relevant codes, standards, and permitting requirements for water resources projects.
• Participate in quality control processes, peer‑reviewing project deliverables for accuracy and alignment with design standards.
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Engage in continuous professional development by staying informed on hydrology and hydraulics principles and emerging tools.

• Flexible working - with one Friday off every month and 2 days remote (hybrid schedule)
• Birthday Leave
• Private Health Insurance with Panamerican Life Insurance Group
• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.