Stormwater Engineer
US$88,000 – US$132,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 May 2026
Advertised as “Staff Stormwater Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$88,000 – US$132,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsEngineer-in-Training (EIT)
CertificationsProfessional Engineer
As an Arcadian, you will help deliver innovative and sustainable Stormwater Hydraulic Engineer - Kentucky solutions that protect communities and improve transportation infrastructure across Kentucky. You are part of a global network of 36,000 engineers, planners, and technical experts across 70+ countries, all dedicated to solving complex challenges and enhancing quality of life.
Every project you contribute to matters. By collaborating with curious, multidisciplinary teams, you will tackle the state’s most complex drainage and roadway projects—from interstates and urban corridors to bridges and design-build initiatives—delivering practical, lasting solutions while advancing your career and expanding your professional expertise.
Role accountabilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater management system designs, including drainage networks, culverts, channels, detention/retention systems, and floodplain evaluations
- Prepare and review drainage reports, calculations, and construction documentation in accordance with project requirements and standards
- Ensure compliance with state and local stormwater regulations, including coordination with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Division of Water
- Develop stormwater design solutions for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects across Kentucky, ensuring alignment with environmental and permitting requirements
- Conduct watershed studies and floodplain analyses, including evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (roadway, structural, environmental) to integrate drainage and stormwater systems into overall project design
- Support permitting efforts, including preparation of regulatory documentation and coordination with relevant agencies
- Assist during construction phases by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and providing technical support
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in stormwater and roadway drainage design, including culverts, bridges, detention/retention systems, and hydraulic modeling
- Proven project management experience, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to all phases of design-build and infrastructure projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program