Stormwater Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About KCE

For more than 50 years, KCE has built its reputation on strong relationships, quality work, and the people behind it. We are a locally rooted civil engineering and surveying firm serving communities throughout the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Regions.

At KCE, we want employees to build a career, not just fill a position. We value the experience each person brings, encourage employees to contribute their ideas and expertise, and provide opportunities to take on a variety of work and increasing responsibility. For some employees, that journey may also include the opportunity to become a KCE shareholder and help shape the company's future.

Design for Resilience. Help Protect the Communities Around You.

If you are a stormwater engineer who enjoys solving complex drainage challenges, balancing development with environmental responsibility, and seeing projects move from planning through approval and construction, KCE may be the right next step for you.

We are looking for a Stormwater Engineer to join our Allentown team. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of stormwater management and land development projects, including Act 167 planning, post-construction stormwater management, NPDES permitting, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain analysis.

What Makes This Role Different

You will have the opportunity to help communities and clients address practical water resource challenges, collaborate directly with experienced engineers and other technical professionals, and support projects across multiple phases. We are looking for someone who brings sound technical judgment, communicates well, and is interested in continuing to grow professionally.

Position Details

• Full-time position based out of our Allentown office
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Flexibility in work schedules, with limited remote work opportunities based on position, project and team needs
• Paid overtime
• Occasional local travel for project sites, client meetings, and municipal or agency meetings

Why Join KCE?

• Local company with more than 50 years of experience serving our communities
• Work-life balance is a core value at KCE
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus paid overtime
• Opportunities to take on meaningful work and greater responsibility
• Flexible schedules, remote work possibilities, and a casual, down-to-earth work environment
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including HDHP/HSA and traditional plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with voluntary life options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, including Traditional and Roth options
• Paid vacation, sick days, and nine paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company events and team-building activities

What You Will Do

As a Stormwater Engineer on our team, you will develop practical, technically sound solutions while supporting the quality and responsiveness our clients expect.

• Collaborate with project teams to develop stormwater management solutions for land development, municipal, and public improvement projects.
• Prepare Act 167 Stormwater Management Plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, models, and technical reports.
• Develop Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans and supporting documentation for NPDES permit applications.
• Prepare erosion and sediment control plans, narratives, calculations, and permit submissions.
• Perform drainage and floodplain analyses using software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar programs.
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate municipal, county, conservation district, and regulatory agency submissions and permit applications.
• Review subdivision, land development, zoning, and stormwater management requirements for project compliance.
• Attend client, municipal, and agency meetings with project managers and senior engineers.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, inspectors, and other members of the project team.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who combines solid stormwater design experience with attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of relevant civil engineering, stormwater, drainage, or water resources experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Experience with stormwater and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar programs.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, and municipal approval processes preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Please Note

This position is based out of our Allentown, PA office. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate prior to their start date. Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States. KCE is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop practical stormwater solutions, contribute to meaningful projects, and build your engineering career with a company that values its people and the communities it serves, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today!