Design Engineer II - H&H

Description

• Attend project meetings and collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Support hydrological and hydraulic modeling efforts by collecting data, performing calculations, and preparing draft analyses under supervision.
• Assist project engineers and senior engineers with hydrology and hydraulics designs for a variety of project types, including residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by researching relevant codes, standards, and permitting requirements for water resources projects.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and cost estimates with guidance, contributing to project deliverables.
• Coordinate with the drafting team to assist in developing plan sets, integrating feedback from senior staff to ensure accuracy.
• Engage in continuous professional development by staying informed on hydrology and hydraulics principles and emerging tools.
• Participate in quality control processes, peer-reviewing project deliverables for accuracy and alignment with design standards.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on hydrology and hydraulics to support our team.

Minimum skills

• Ability to research technical documents and apply basic principles for hydrology and hydraulics projects.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of stormwater modeling and drainage design, including an interest in surface water hydrology and flood risk assessment.
• Foundational skills in technical report writing and data analysis for project documentation.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or interest in obtaining professional licensure.
• Familiarity with civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS) and a willingness to learn hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Basic knowledge of GIS for hydrological mapping or floodplain delineation.
• Familiarity with green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) concepts.
• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Experience or coursework in site grading, earthwork calculations, and drainage design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with coursework or experience in water resources.

Benefits

• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance