
Senior Stormwater Engineer
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Jacobs seeks a Senior Stormwater Engineer to lead stormwater planning, design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, client engagement, and business development for projects in Oregon and southwestern Washington. The role includes stormwater retrofits, transportation, site development, habitat restoration, and other water resources work, from concept design through construction documents. The engineer will collaborate with regional and national practices and may support construction administration.
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Sustainable infrastructure achieves our client's infrastructure goals while also meeting community needs and being resilient to future conditions. Help us serve our clients and communities by designing beautiful, creative, cost-effective, and high-performing stormwater infrastructure.
Jacobs is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to lead stormwater planning, design, and construction documents for stormwater retrofit, transportation, and site development projects, as well as lead client engagement and business development throughout Oregon and southwestern WA from our downtown Portland, OR office.
In addition to supporting other water, transportation, and architectural projects, the Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect, will have a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge stormwater focused projects, including water quality retrofits and other community-centered multi-benefit projects. Jacobs is a regional and national leader in green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions; you will be integrated into our national urban stormwater professional practice network, receiving technical support and also project opportunities. This candidate will also partner with our regional environmental restoration and water resources practices, bringing integrated solutions to our clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
In this position you will lead stormwater analysis and design and hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of water resources-related projects, including water quality retrofits, habitat restoration, transit, and site development projects. Work may include design from concept level to final construction documents, including writing and assembling stormwater and H&H reports; preparing and/or managing illustrative communications exhibits for project proposals, concept developments, and public presentations; and/or supporting construction administration. Candidates with a wide variety of successful design and task leadership experience will be viewed favorably.
Typical activities may include performing H&H analysis; providing and/or reviewing detailed calculations; overseeing the production of construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and cost estimates; communicating designs and technical information to clients, community stakeholders, permitting agencies, and internal team members; and delegating similar tasks to early- and mid-career staff. Software typically used for projects include SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM), MGSFlood, Adobe Creative Suite tools, and others required to meet State, local, and Federal agency requirements.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and/ or Landscape Architecture degree (BLA/BSLA/MLA)
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10+ years of experience working in H&H analysis, stormwater and BMP/LID design, as well as watershed modeling. Experience with effectively communicating about design deliverables to clients and community stakeholders.
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Technically-focused, with demonstrated experience developing contract documents, including plans, details, specifications, and cost estimates
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Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career staff
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Ability to lead and direct project teams while overseeing design and project development
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PE license
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Strong experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
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Experience with hydrologic modeling using WWHM, MGS Flood, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, and/or InfoWorks ICM
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Applying and developing climate and projection data for designing and planning of resilient water resources infrastructure projects
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Existing relationships and business development experience with clients in Oregon and southwest Washington on stormwater programs and projects (water/stormwater utilities, Federal and state water quality and environmental protection agencies, local and regional flood management agencies, and regional and local planning and transportation agencies).
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Desire to lead teams, win work, and drive business development
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
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Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; or, Masters of Landscape Architecture
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Experience in consulting for public agencies
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Familiarity with Oregon and Washington state, regional, and local stormwater regulations, policies, and design/performance standards
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Familiarity with developing Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) plans, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CSWPPP), DEQ Compliance, and stormwater master plans
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Microstation InRoads or OpenRoads design experience
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Envision Sustainability Professional or LEED Accredited Professional
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Strong graphic experience with CAD design software and Adobe Creative Suite
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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,314 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Oregon median$94–160K/yr25 salary ranges
- US median$30–43/hr195 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Civil Engineer jobs in Oregon and 5,314 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,325 postings).
- Education
- 4,061 of the 5,314 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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