Civil / Stormwater Engineer

Job Summary: Our small firm, Northwest Watersheds LLC, is growing! We are a Portland-based, woman-owned business focused on water resources engineering.

Our services focus on: Stormwater design and planning Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling Stream restoration planning and design Fish passage structure design

This position will be 24- to 40 hours/week (at candidate’s preference), and will be a hybrid position, with two days in the office. Our ideal candidate will have experience developing plans, specifications and estimates for stormwater projects.

Job Responsibilities: We will consider candidates at the Civil Engineer 2 or Civil Engineer 3 labor classification. A Civil Engineer 2 will have 3+ years of experience and be an engineer in training (EIT). This position will support technical design including plan production in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, technical reports; GIS, hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, analysis, and modeling; and field investigations and data collection. A Civil Engineer 3 will have 4 to 10 years of experience and be a licensed professional engineer. This position will lead stormwater designs, including plan production in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, technical reports; hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, analysis, and modeling; and field investigations and data collection.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

CIVIL ENGINEER 2 Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in stormwater design and engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling platforms.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, with solid working knowledge of MS Office Software packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CIVIL ENGINEER 3 Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater design and engineering.
• Registered professional engineer.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling platforms.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, with solid working knowledge of MS Office Software packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
• Current driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Proficient in MicroStation and InRoads.
• Experience with City of Portland design standards.
• WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual training and experience with WSDOT stormwater design standards.
• Experience preparing construction cost estimates.
• Construction oversight experience.
• Field data collection for stormwater design and planning projects.
• Involvement in professional and nonprofit organizations related to the field.
• Strong contacts with local clients and teaming partners.

Compensation: $38 - $52/hr, depending on experience

APPLY NOW: If you have questions or would like to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@northwestwatersheds.com Applications open until May 30, 2025.