Sherwood Design Engineers · 2 months ago
Design Engineer II - Civil & Water Resources
New York City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $95K/yrSherwood Design Engineers is a civil and environmental engineering firm committed to sustainable infrastructure. The Design Engineer II will focus on civil site design and water resources, collaborating with various professionals to create resilient and sustainable designs.
ConsultingProduct DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Create, interpret, and review plans, drawings, and design details using CAD and modeling tools
Support design and construction of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, ensuring compliance with local and national codes and documentation
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater and watershed systems
Perform site assessments, field visits, and data collection to support project design
Prepare technical reports, project specifications, and cost estimates
Collaborate across disciplines to integrate natural and engineered systems in innovative, regenerative ways
Participate in construction phase services, site inspections, and coordination with contractors
Contribute to the continued development of Sherwood’s best practices in sustainable design and water management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a related field
Experience in civil site design and development or transportation projects focused on stormwater management, erosion/sediment control, and sustainable site design
Understanding of stormwater management and hydrology with ability to apply foundational principles to drainage-related placement and sizing calculations as part of advancing plan set packages
Experience preparing and advancing plan set packages through all phases of design
Extensive proficiency in Civil 3D
Knowledge of survey base files, coordinate systems, and construction documentation for commercial, institutional, and residential projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based collaboration tools (Asana, Dropbox, SharePoint, etc.)
Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability
Preferred
H&H modeling experience (e.g., HydroCAD, FlowMaster, StormCAD, or equivalent)
Experience with GIS (ArcMap, GISPro)
Familiarity with nature-based solutions (NBS), low impact development (LID), and green infrastructure
Stream and wetland restoration or geomorphology training
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Sustainability certifications (LEED, Envision, or PE/EIT license preferred)
Interest in regeneration and circular design principles
Benefits
Employee ownership through ESOP eligibility after one year
Flexible schedule with every other Friday off
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans (PPO and HMO options)
Learning & Development stipend for professional growth
Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
Automatic 401(k) enrollment
Fun team events, lunches, and happy hours
A tangible opportunity to engineer a regenerative planet
Company
Sherwood Design Engineers
Sherwood Design Engineers is a site civil engineering practice.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Josiah Cain
Director of Innovation
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