Stormwater Management Designer

Stormwater Management Designers are Engineers who create efficient passageways for precipitation so it doesn’t disrupt human activities or harm the environment. Typical duties of a Stormwater Management Designer include implementing solutions to stormwater issues in ways that have the least overall impact on the surrounding landscape, redesigning and repairing existing stormwater systems to make them more efficient, and maintaining stormwater treatment facilities.

If you view your world through green-colored glasses, and have a penchant for making that world run like clockwork, a career as a Stormwater Management Designer might be a perfect fit for your attitude and abilities. In this role, you tackle projects with both sustainability and efficiency in mind.

For instance, one of your projects might be to channel rainfall for the owners of an office complex. You analyze the current setup, envisioning new ways to divert water so the parking lot doesn’t get flooded. Once your initial concept is complete, you design plans to implement your ideas, and determine how to reach those goals without harming nature. In the course of your planning, you also develop ways to improve the quality of the runoff, meaning fewer pollutants will be distributed to surrounding areas. When the owner continues developing the property, he might call you again to help him manage increased water flow brought on by new buildings.

Whether you work for your state’s government or for independent clients, it’s important to remember that every design you put in practice must conform to state and local regulations concerning stormwater management. Because public policy is always evolving, keeping up-to-date on changes and advancements is essential to your success.