Wet Weather – Stormwater Design Engineer

Wade Trim

Water Resources Engineer supporting infrastructure projects in New York, focusing on stormwater and drainage systems. Requires a Civil Engineering degree and 5+ years experience.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (or ability to obtain within 6 months if out-of-state)
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, InfoWorks, SewerGEMS, etc.)
Understanding of green infrastructure design and climate resiliency
Familiarity with NYC DEP and DDC standards (preferred)
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 (preferred)
Construction phase services (RFIs, submittals, site visits) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short and long-term disability coverage
education reimbursement
401(k)
performance bonuses
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulic modelinghydrologic modelingstormwater designdrainage designcollection systems designengineering calculationscost estimationproject managementtechnical writinggreen infrastructure design

Soft Skills

communication skillsclient relationstask managementteam coordinationmentoringsales promotionresearch and developmentbudget monitoringreport preparationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree in Environmental EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)