Design Engineer II - Civil & Water Resources

Position Overview

Sherwood Design Engineers is a leading civil and environmental engineering firm committed to sustainable infrastructure and water management strategies. We are seeking a driven and passionate Design Engineer II focused on civil site design, water resources, and natural infrastructure projects. In this role, you will work with architects, landscape architects, planners, and other engineers to deliver resilient and regenerative solutions. This position is located in Atlanta, GA or New York, NY.

Key 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 the ability to apply foundational principles to drainage-related placement and sizing calculations.
• 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 with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Dropbox, SharePoint).
• Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 & Perks

• 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.
• Compensation: Wage range is $78,000 - $95,000 based on experience, licensure, and location.