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At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you?ll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.

McFarland Johnson is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Drainage / Stormwater Engineer to join our growing Water Resources Group. This position provides an opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation, bridge, aviation, municipal, and land development projects involving stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, environmental permitting, and water resources engineering.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions while supporting projects from planning and permitting through final design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway corridors, bridge crossings, storm drain systems, closed drainage networks, and stormwater management systems for transportation, aviation, and site/civil infrastructure projects.
• Support the design of stormwater management and drainage infrastructure in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, permit applications, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Use H&H modeling, CAD, and GIS tools to support analysis, design, documentation, and project delivery.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, drainage evaluations, and data collection efforts.
• Support local, state, and federal permitting efforts, including stormwater, wetlands, floodplain, environmental, MS4/NPDES, and erosion and sediment control requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support environmental permitting activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in water resources, stormwater, drainage, or civil engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater management practices, and civil engineering design standards.
• Experience preparing technical calculations, reports, plans, and design documentation.
• Experience with modeling and design tools such as: Bentley Open Roads Designer, OpenRoads Drainage and Utilities, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and HydroCAD is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT/client specific drainage manuals, stormwater design criteria, and agency-specific requirements for transportation, aviation, municipal, and site development projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with GIS tools such as: ESRI?s ArcMap, QGIS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ?s culture in annual employee survey.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success ? you own your future.
• Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
• Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary between $80k to $115k with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.