Stormwater Senior Technical Manager

Summary

Join Woodard & Curran's growing California team as a motivated, growth-oriented professional leading multi-disciplinary project teams. You will provide engineering and environmental permitting support on stormwater and flood resiliency projects, mentoring staff and supporting clients. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in urban stormwater solutions, permitting strategies, and technical delivery of multiple projects. You will lead detailed design projects, utilize hydraulic and hydrologic modeling systems, and support business development efforts. The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience relating to stormwater and flood resiliency projects
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other appropriate major
• Registered Professional Engineer in CA
• Extensive expertise in leading the planning and design of solutions for urban stormwater management challenges, related to both quantity and quality
• Experience with the selection and optimization of multi-benefit urban stormwater projects
• Experience with the development of Storm Drain Master Plans, including condition assessments, establishment of the level of service, and estimating costs for capital projects and the O&M of stormwater systems
• Proficiency with GIS tools and applications
• Proficiency with other hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality modeling software
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Well-versed in local, state, and federal regulations regarding stormwater and flood resiliency projects
• Ability to apply critical thinking to develop options and recommendations to solve technical challenges
• Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes
• Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for all sizes of projects
• Work alongside Project Manager(s), leading the technical delivery of project tasks
• Lead detailed design projects, including the creation of contract documents (i.e., plan sets and specifications), hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, report writing, and other activities needed to support the planning, design, and construction services for stormwater management facilities
• Lead the application of 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling systems in urban settings at the local and watershed level to support the planning and design of related infrastructure, including: pipelines, open channels, pump stations, channel stabilization techniques, storage and treatment facilities, multi-benefit facilities, and other conveyance measures
• Determine the overall technical and permitting approach for projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Support business development efforts under the direction of a client manager to provide technical support and guidance to a range of clients
• Provide input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with water resources, wastewater, and drinking water applications

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury
• Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans
• Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources
• This role has the option for remote work