Civil Design Engineer - Water Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Drainage Design

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Schedule: 3 Days In Office | 2 Days Remote

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (5-8 Years)

Industry: Civil Engineering & Municipal Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in water resources, drainage, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure design to support a diverse portfolio of municipal, waterfront, and environmental infrastructure projects throughout New York City.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to all phases of project development, including planning, modeling, design, permitting, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience with drainage and sewer systems, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and coordination with regulatory agencies on complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prepare plans for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer infrastructure projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling for drainage and stormwater management systems
• Develop drainage reports, engineering calculations, modeling summaries, and feasibility studies
• Support waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects involving drainage conveyance systems, outfalls, and resiliency improvements
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to support permitting efforts
• Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, floodplains, coastal zones, and environmentally sensitive areas
• Collaborate with project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and permitting specialists throughout project delivery
• Prepare engineering studies, construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Support projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in water resources, drainage, sewer, and infrastructure engineering
• Experience with drainage design, sanitary sewer design, stormwater management systems, and permitting activities
• Strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling
• Experience preparing drainage reports, technical memoranda, modeling summaries, and feasibility studies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in HydroCAD and StormCAD
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects within New York City
• Familiarity with NYC DEP standards and infrastructure requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with waterfront infrastructure, shoreline projects, coastal resiliency, or outfall design
• Familiarity with EPA SWMM , HEC-RAS , ICPR , or similar modeling software
• Experience with SWPPP development and combined sewer overflow mitigation projects
• Knowledge of green infrastructure design principles
• Experience coordinating with agencies such as NYC DEP, NYSDEC, USACE, and local municipalities
• Prior project management experience

Desired Skills

• Stormwater Management
• Water Resources Engineering
• Drainage Design
• Sewer Infrastructure Design
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• HydroCAD
• StormCAD
• EPA SWMM
• Green Infrastructure
• Coastal Resiliency
• Permitting Coordination
• Waterfront Infrastructure
• Flood Mitigation
• Project Management

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical engineering and design capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to navigate permitting and regulatory requirements
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Interest in continued professional development and licensure advancement

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on impactful municipal, drainage, sewer, and waterfront infrastructure projects throughout NYC
• Join a growing team with a strong project backlog and long-term stability
• Gain exposure to complex stormwater, resiliency, and environmental infrastructure initiatives
• Collaborative team environment with direct access to technical leadership
• Professional development opportunities, including PE licensure support and study groups
• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization
• Hybrid work schedule that supports work-life balance

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Typical hours are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, with flexibility in start and end times
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Growing office with regular social and industry networking events
• Strong mentorship and professional development culture
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Support for PE licensure and continuing education

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k and more

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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