Design Engineer II (Civil Engineer)

Design Engineer II - Water Resources & Natural Infrastructure

About Sherwood Design Engineers

• Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing our people, communities and environment. Our team has implemented net-zero green building projects, district infrastructure, new street standards, and many sustainable civil projects throughout the world. Sherwood has worked on over thirty award-winning projects and has seen its work published internationally.
• We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and urban planning. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources— carbon, energy, water, and waste.  Sherwood works collaboratively with project teams to find ways to maximize efficiencies through an integrated and ecological approach that results in high performance buildings and landscapes recognized for function as well as aesthetics and user experience.

The Role

• We have an amazing opportunity for a driven, passionate and curious Design Engineer II focused on water resources, civil engineering, and natural infrastructure projects. The right candidate will have a solid understanding of urban and rural hydrologic processes, watersheds, open channel and closed pipe hydraulics, and proficiency in GIS (ARCmap/ GISPro). Minimum of two years of experience from internships or other practical learning opportunities completed during graduate studies and relevant work experience in design engineering, modeling, or other relevant roles. The ideal candidate will have experience using CAD software, excel spreadsheets, and strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Requirements

• Master degree and undergraduate degree- at least one of them in civil engineering, biological systems engineering, or equivalent. 
• 2 years experience in relevant engineering design, field work, and or construction projects with technical knowledge and skills across the civil and environmental industry, including a strong background in planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services
• Experience in preparing and advancing plan set packages through all project phases including providing redlines for drafter
• Exercises sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work.
• Ability to apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks as a part of broader assignments
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences and junior-level staff
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, Asana, Dropbox, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Dedication to fostering collaborative relationships with others
• Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed
• Experience with green infrastructure and low impact development
• Familiarity and interest in applications of nature-based solutions (NbS)

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil3D
• Geomorphology training
• H&H modeling experience
• Experience designing and implementing (NbS)
• Land development and transportation projects experience with focus on drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. 
• Stream and wetland restoration experience
• Interest and understanding of regeneration and circularity

What We Offer

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• 100% employer-paid portion of competitive base Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, and significantly discounted Dental and Vision plans
• 1% Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches, and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.