Entry-Level Stormwater Engineer
The Entry-Level Stormwater Engineer at Confidential Client will support a variety of stormwater projects including modeling, pollutant analysis, design, permitting, and field reviews under senior staff guidance. This role involves applying engineering principles to improve watershed functions and public safety through innovative stormwater solutions, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and municipal clients.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This role is an entry-level engineering position focused on stormwater and water-resources work. You will gain hands-on experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water-quality calculations, permitting support, design, and field reviews under the guidance of senior staff.
- Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water-quality analysis and stormwater pipeline design.
- Run and interpret stormwater models (ICPR, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, StormWise, HY‑8) to support design and permitting.
- Analyze drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize banks, reduce flooding, and improve watershed function.
- Prepare calculations, technical exhibits, and reports to support permitting and design deliverables.
- Use GIS to compile and display spatial data, create maps, and support analyses.
- Assist with construction observation, field reviews, and documentation as projects progress.
- Coordinate water-resources work with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize technical information clearly.
- Attention to detail, good organizational/time-management skills, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
- Willingness to work in the field for site visits and construction observation when required.
Preferred / Technical Skills
- Exposure to stormwater modeling software (StormWise/ICPR, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HY‑8).
- Experience with CAD/CADD tools and drafting software such as MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, or OpenRoads.
- Practical experience using GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping.
- Familiarity with permitting processes for municipal stormwater and water‑quality projects is a plus.
Compensation & Location
- Estimated base salary: $73,807 per year (estimated).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Worksite: Orlando, FL. Target start window: January to June 2027 (as noted by the client).
Why Work with Our Client
Our client is a people-focused water resources and civil engineering consulting firm that invests in professional development and a supportive culture. You’ll find structured learning opportunities, mentoring from experienced engineers, and varied project work serving municipal and regional clients to protect public safety and improve watershed performance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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