What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater Engineer position at Gordon?
Who We Are
Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, land planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve. These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals.
Gordon’s private sector work includes a vast land development portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects. Gordon has a proven track record of working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Smithsonian, and others.
Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design (land development applications), stormwater construction inspections, stormwater operation and maintenance, floodplain analysis and permitting, and dam breach analysis and permitting.
This Opportunity
Gordon is seeking a Stormwater Engineer to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office. A resume and cover letter are requested.
This individual will have the opportunity to work on stormwater management design, construction, and maintenance operations on a wide variety of new development and re-development projects. Our projects implement a wide variety of stormwater management facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.
This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork. This position also offers the opportunity to grow into the other Water Resources team service offerings, including hydrology and hydraulic modeling in support of floodplain and dam projects.
Technical Design Opportunities
- Prepare construction documents for new and redevelopment projects, including maps, computations, narratives, construction details, and specifications
- Design all types of SWM facilities, including design on multi-phased development projects
- Develop and execute stormwater operation and maintenance programs for entities owning large SWM assets
General Job Responsibilities
- Produce final construction documents
- Conduct construction and maintenance inspections
- Develop local and state permit applications
- Prepare technical reports
- Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards
- Communicate effectively with team members
- Perform other duties as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Proficiency in Autocad
- Strong mathematical/analytical skills
- Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Strong quality control skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the land development field
- Engineer-in-training certification
- Proficiency with H & H modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HY-8, Flowmaster
- Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar
About Gordon
Our team works together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where your goals are as important as our corporate goals. Gordon provides the personal benefits that a small business offers while providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. We have established a collaborative culture within the firm and our employees enjoy the family atmosphere and social aspects of a firm of our size. We pride ourselves in providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Salary commensurate with experience.
Gordon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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