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Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems‑based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35‑sq‑km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Project Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building and maintaining client relationships and directing quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes delegation to design engineers and will leverage and promote each team member’s strengths as a unique value add. This candidate should be prepared to work on projects throughout that country and internationally.

• Typically 6+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil and/or Environmental
• Experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing
• Experience in assembling and collating plan set packages
• Previous experience in putting together plan set packages and providing redlines for drafters
• Works independently under general supervision
• Exercise sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods
• Work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units

• Knowledge of Graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or other sustainability‑oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of GIS principles
• Client and project team coordination
• Project schedule and design work planning

• Plans, designs, and oversees civil engineering projects, such as airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, roads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering, and advanced mathematics
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards
• May direct construction and maintenance activities at project site
• May use computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working – every other Friday off
• Competitive health plans, including PPO and HMO options, dental and vision plans
• Learning and development stipend to use as you wish
• 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!

The wage range for this role is $123,000 to $150,000. The range is based on a variety of factors such as skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.