Civil Engineer IV (Stormwater): Stormwater Senior Engineer Lead Stormwater Solutions That Shape Communities At GBA, stormwater engineering is about more than drainage calculations and regulatory compliance. It's about designing resilient infrastructure that protects communities, supports sustainable growth, and solves complex engineering challenges. We're looking for an experienced Stormwater Engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results.
Why This Role Matters As a Civil Engineer IV in our Water Environment group, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater projects from concept through construction. You'll serve as a trusted technical resource, coordinate across disciplines, mentor developing engineers, and build lasting client relationships while helping communities prepare for future growth.
What You'll Do - Lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Perform technical design for stormwater conveyance systems, detention and retention facilities, roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, floodplain management, and water quality improvements.
- Lead engineering projects including budgeting, scheduling, coordination, quality assurance, and client communication.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
- Prepare and review technical studies, reports, calculations, specifications, and engineering documents.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and technical excellence throughout project delivery.
- Support business development through proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimates.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of GBA's Water Environment practice.
How You'll Lead As a Civil Engineer IV, you'll apply your professional expertise while taking on team lead and project lead responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, guide engineering teams, and serve as a trusted resource for technical excellence, best practices, and quality standards.
- Lead functional teams and engineering projects with accountability for successful project outcomes.
- Apply independent judgment in planning and executing work while adjusting priorities to meet project and client needs.
- Coach, review, and delegate work to developing engineers to support their technical and professional growth.
- Mentor others by demonstrating GBA's values and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Proactively align your work with GBA's vision while helping strengthen our culture and contributing to continuous improvement across the Water Environment practice.
What You'll Bring Education & Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Recognized industry certification (e.g., QEP, CEP).
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS software.
- Experience in the design of stormwater, potable water, and wastewater systems.
- Proficient with modeling software such as HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, GPS-X, PCSWMM, etc.
- Proficiency with regulatory requirements for areas of desired specialty such as FEMA, EPA, state, and local regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
Professional Skills
- Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and support others in resolving complex issues.
- Demonstrates advanced collaboration skills, leading teams through effective cross-discipline communication and joint problem-solving.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills, facilitating discussions across disciplines, ensuring alignment on project objectives, and developing trust with subcontractors and clients.
- Demonstrates advanced organizational skills, managing project planning, schedules, and group coordination to maintain efficiency.
Travel Occasional local and overnight travel may be required based on project needs.
Physical Requirements Ability to work in both office and field environments, perform site visits, and conduct field observations as project needs require.
