Design Engineer – Stormwater Management

Location: Greater Newark area
Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid Potential

Position Overview

Our client, an established company specializing in innovative stormwater management and water quality solutions, is seeking a Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Greater Newark area. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in stormwater quality design, regulatory compliance, and civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the design and implementation of stormwater management systems for new developments and retrofit applications, working closely with consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, manufacturing partners, and internal engineering staff.

The Design Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and play an important role in preparing technical drawings, engineering submittals, and designs that meet applicable stormwater quality regulations and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, technical drawings, calculations, and submittal packages for stormwater quality and treatment systems.
• Develop stormwater management solutions for new construction, redevelopment, and retrofit projects.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable stormwater quality regulations, local ordinances, and regulatory approval requirements.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to obtain design approvals.
• Provide technical support to an established network of affiliate partners, including precast concrete manufacturers and stormwater management companies.
• Work with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to transition approved designs into production.
• Support third-party manufacturing partners by providing engineering documentation, technical specifications, and design clarification.
• Review project requirements and recommend appropriate stormwater capture, treatment, and water quality solutions.
• Participate in occasional job site visits, research testing, and field evaluations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Ideally 3+ years of experience in stormwater management, stormwater quality design, drainage engineering, or related civil engineering applications.
• Working knowledge of stormwater quality regulations, permitting requirements, and regulatory approval processes.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, technical calculations, and design submittals for land development or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with stormwater treatment systems, water quality BMPs, drainage infrastructure, and stormwater capture technologies.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering design software preferred.
• Understanding of precast concrete products, underground infrastructure, or manufactured stormwater treatment systems is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, manufacturing partners, and internal engineering teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, including:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential annual performance bonus
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Potential hybrid work arrangement based on qualifications and experience

Interested Candidates

For more information, please submit your resume in confidence to blake@mriz.net.

Blake Chastain
MRI Zionsville
1531 West Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
www.mriz.net

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