Surface Water Engineer I
- Market p25–p75
- $125k–$166k
- Opened · 30d
- +0
- Closed · 30d
- −0
- Opened · 7d
- +1,9985% of open
- All software engineering
- 74,899open
About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.
About the Opportunity
Parametrix is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our Stormwater and Surface Water team in Greater Washington. This position will support projects involving stormwater management, drainage design, flood mitigation, water quality, fish passage, stream restoration, regulatory compliance, stormwater parks, and other similar infrastructure improvements that help communities manage and protect their surface water resources.
We are looking for individuals who have recently completed a degree in engineering and are excited to build their careers in stormwater and surface water planning, analysis, and engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals who are committed to mentorship, collaboration, and helping you develop a strong foundation in consulting and project delivery.
The position will be based in Seattle office. We offer flexibility for a hybrid work schedule while prioritizing in-person collaboration, teamwork, and mentorship.
Your Role on the Team
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater, drainage, and surface water infrastructure projects.
- Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, engineering calculations, technical reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Contribute to planning projects for stormwater system and watershed management, regulatory compliance, and climate resilience, and design projects involving stormwater parks, stormwater collection and conveyance systems, detention and water quality treatment facilities, flood mitigation, stream restoration, and green stormwater infrastructure.
- Support stormwater drainage and other civil design for a range of infrastructure projects.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, designers, scientists, and other technical professionals across disciplines.
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, data collection, and construction support activities.
- Learn applicable design standards, stormwater regulations, modeling tools, and client expectations.
- Receive mentorship and progressively take on greater technical and project responsibilities as your skills develop and your career path advances.
- Build relationships within a supportive, employee-owned culture that values curiosity, initiative, teamwork, and fun.
What You Bring to the Team
- A bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- A strong interest in stormwater management, surface water engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or plans to pursue it.
- A collaborative approach to project work and the initiative to take ownership of your tasks, ask questions, share your ideas, seek feedback, follow through, and learn from others.
- Interest in working on a variety of projects and developing a well-rounded understanding of stormwater and surface water engineering.
- Ability to participate in site visits and fieldwork as project needs require.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)