Drainage / Stormwater Engineer

About the role

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience in providing innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions. MJ is certified as a Great Place to Work, known for its collaborative, people-focused, and supportive culture. This position is available in MJ's Water Resources Group.

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 compliance 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.
• Collaborate 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?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
• Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
• Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences, we invest in your growth every step of the way.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Shape the Next Generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary: Between $80k to $115k with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including Parental Leave.
• Company Funded ESOP + 401(k) Employer Match.
• Ongoing Technical Training and Professional Development Opportunities.