Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect to lead stormwater planning, design, and construction documents for stormwater retrofit, transportation, and site development projects, as well as lead client engagement and business development throughout Oregon and southwestern WA from our downtown Portland, OR office.

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater analysis and design and hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of water resources-related projects, including water quality retrofits, habitat restoration, transit, and site development projects.
• Support other water, transportation, and architectural projects.
• Lead cutting-edge stormwater focused projects, including water quality retrofits and other community-centered multi-benefit projects.
• Work from concept level to final construction documents, including writing and assembling stormwater and H&H reports.
• Prepare and/or manage illustrative communications exhibits for project proposals, concept developments, and public presentations.
• Support construction administration.
• Perform H&H analysis, provide and/or review detailed calculations, oversee the production of construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Communicate designs and technical information to clients, community stakeholders, permitting agencies, and internal team members.
• Delegate similar tasks to early- and mid-career staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Landscape Architecture degree (BLA/BSLA/MLA)
• 10+ years of experience working in H&H analysis, stormwater and BMP/LID design, as well as watershed modeling.
• Experience with effectively communicating about design deliverables to clients and community stakeholders.
• Tech-focused, with demonstrated experience developing contract documents, including plans, details, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career staff.
• Strong experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Experience with hydrologic modeling using WWHM, MGS Flood, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, and/or InfoWorks ICM.
• Applying and developing climate and projection data for designing and planning of resilient water resources infrastructure projects.
• Existing relationships and business development experience with clients in Oregon and southwest Washington on stormwater programs and projects (water/stormwater utilities, Federal and state water quality and environmental protection agencies, local and regional flood management agencies, and regional and local planning and transportation agencies).
• Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; or, Masters of Landscape Architecture.
• Experience in consulting for public agencies.
• Familiarity with Oregon and Washington state, regional, and local stormwater regulations, policies, and design/performance standards.
• Familiarity with developing Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) plans, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CSWPPP), DEQ Compliance, and stormwater master plans.
• Microstation InRoads or OpenRoads design experience.
• Strong graphic experience with CAD design software and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• PE or PLA license.

Skills

• Experience in consulting for public agencies.
• Familiarity with Oregon and Washington state, regional, and local stormwater regulations, policies, and design/performance standards.
• Familiarity with developing Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) plans, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CSWPPP), DEQ Compliance, and stormwater master plans.
• Microstation InRoads or OpenRoads design experience.
• Strong graphic experience with CAD design software and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.