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MJ
McFarland Johnson
Drainage / Stormwater Engineer
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$98,859 / year median in New York
+5% projected growth
Job Description
At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you?ll own your future . We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve. Certified as a Great Place to Work , our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative , people-focused , and supportive . Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together. McFarland Johnson is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Drainage / Stormwater Engineer to join our growing Water Resources Group. This position provides an opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation, bridge, aviation, municipal, and land development projects involving stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, environmental permitting, and water resources engineering. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions while supporting projects from planning and permitting through final design and construction. Key Responsibilities Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway corridors, bridge crossings, storm drain systems, closed drainage networks, and stormwater management systems for transportation, aviation, and site/civil infrastructure projects. Support the design of stormwater management and drainage infrastructure in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, permit applications, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Use H&H modeling, CAD, and GIS tools to support analysis, design, documentation, and project delivery. Conduct field investigations, site assessments, drainage evaluations, and data collection efforts. Support local, state, and federal permitting efforts, including stormwater, wetlands, floodplain, environmental, MS4/NPDES, and erosion and sediment control requirements. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support environmental permitting activities. Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in water resources, stormwater, drainage, or civil engineering. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater management practices, and civil engineering design standards. Experience preparing technical calculations, reports, plans, and design documentation. Experience with modeling and design tools such as: Bentley Open Roads Designer, OpenRoads Drainage and Utilities, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and HydroCAD is strongly preferred. Familiarity with DOT/client specific drainage manuals, stormwater design criteria, and agency-specific requirements for transportation, aviation, municipal, and site development projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with GIS tools such as: ESRI?s ArcMap, QGIS. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Why Join Us?