Civil Design Engineer - Water Resources

Civil Engineer - Drainage, Stormwater & Sewer Infrastructure Design Critical Infrastructure Projects Across New York City Our team is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in stormwater, drainage, sewer, and municipal infrastructure design to support a growing portfolio of waterfront, resiliency, and public infrastructure projects throughout NYC. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward PE licensure or a licensed Professional Engineer looking to take on increasingly complex and impactful projects. In this role, you'll work on the planning, modeling, design, and permitting of storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems, with exposure to waterfront infrastructure, coastal resiliency initiatives, and environmentally sensitive sites. Key Responsibilities Design storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer infrastructure systems for municipal and transportation-related projectsPerform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and develop stormwater management solutionsPrepare engineering calculations, drainage reports, technical memoranda, and design documentationSupport waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects involving outfalls, drainage conveyance systems, and resiliency improvementsAssist with permitting and regulatory approvals involving local, state, and federal agenciesEvaluate site constraints related to floodplains, wetlands, coastal zones, and environmentally sensitive areasDevelop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documentsCoordinate with project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and multidisciplinary engineering teamsParticipate in client meetings and agency coordination throughout project delivery Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field5+ years of experience in drainage, stormwater, sewer, or water resources engineeringProficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3DExperience with Hydrocad, StormCAD, EPA SWMM, or similar hydraulic/hydrologic modeling softwareStrong understanding of stormwater management, drainage design, and sewer infrastructure systemsAbility to prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering analysesExperience working on municipal infrastructure projects Preferred Qualifications EIT certification with active pursuit of PE licensure, or current PE licenseExperience with NYC DEP infrastructure projectsKnowledge of SWPPP development, green infrastructure, or CSO mitigation projectsExperience with waterfront infrastructure, outfall design, shoreline stabilization, or coastal resiliency projectsFamiliarity coordinating with agencies such as NYC DEP, NYSDEC, USACE, and local municipalitiesProject management or client-facing experience Why Join Us? Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remoteFlexible start and end timesPE licensure support, mentoring, and study groupsImmediate 401(k) vesting with company matchOpportunity to work on high-profile NYC infrastructure and waterfront projectsCollaborative, growing team with strong technical leadershipProfessional development and advancement opportunities If you're looking to grow your career while helping shape critical infrastructure and resiliency projects throughout New York City, we'd love to hear from you. 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 4, 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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