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# Sr. H&H Design Engineer at Craftwater

- **Company:** Craftwater
- **Location:** Pasadena, CA
- **Compensation:** $100k–$130k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-09-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/craftwater/e3a7d8c7-1503-4221-85c5-e8a73187283a

## Job description

What it’s like to work with us: Craftwater is different. We empower and expect staff to create usable, actionable information through collaborative and innovative approaches that reflect their passion to impart much-needed environmental changes through engineering and science. We offer a flex work environment that combines remote and in-office time. California casual is our dress code of choice, unless we are headed to a client meeting or presentation. We take ourselves lightly, and our work seriously and cultivate a culture based around the desire to do things differently and better in every job we take on. Each of us has our own quirks, and we think we’re pretty hilarious. We genuinely like each other, and make time for “play,” and teambuilding, and try to push each other to find the next best approach to delivering the most well-founded and useful information to our clients in new and exciting ways. We are doing new big things and having an incredible time doing it. ​ Who we hire: Do you want to make a meaningful impact?  Come join Craftwater and be on the cutting edge of resource planning and design including water management, flood risk management, green infrastructure, scientific research, landscape architecture, environmental justice/equity, and more. You must be hard working, dynamic, an out-of-the-box thinker, and fun!

## Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience in civil water resources design
- Possess a California PE License (Multi-State licensure is a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred) in environmental/civil engineering, hydrology or related field.
- Experience in the development of construction documents (PS&E) for water resources projects.
- Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modeling.
- Working knowledge of stormwater management and drainage infrastructure.
- Proficient technical writing skills and ability to translate complex findings into graphics.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proactive nature

## Responsibilities

- Development of full civil/water resource design projects from concept to construction bid including preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates while controlling schedule and budget.
- Teaching and mentoring project engineer level production staff.
- Assist project manager with keeping projects on track by understanding next steps and proactively planning and executing upcoming tasks.
- Preparation of proposals and project scope write-ups for new pursuits.
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D (MicroStation is a plus) software to create civil construction documents for water resources design projects. Project work will involve grading, hydraulics, hydrology, site layout, soil erosion and sediment control and utility / infrastructure designs.
- (Preferred) Performs detailed Hydrologic studies including, but not limited to: 1) reconstitution of storm and floods to establish rainfall-runoff relationships, 2) regional frequency analyses, 3) discharge-frequency and precipitation-frequency analyses, 4) reservoir system simulations and routing, 5) calibration of rainfall-runoff models, 6) debris and sediment estimates, 7) reservoir yields, 8) development of probable maximum floods, standard project floods and n-year design floods and 9) local County hydrology procedures to determine peak flow rates and hydrographs for n-year storm events.
- (Preferred) Performs detailed Hydraulic and sedimentation studies including, but not limited to: 1) analysis of complex flood hydraulic problems using advanced 1-, 2-, or 3- dimensional hydraulic models, 2) design of super- and sub-critical flood control channels and levees, 3) design of debris basins, dams and other hydraulic structures, 4) analysis of river sediment transport characteristics with advanced 1- or 2-dimensional sediment transport models, 5) scour analyses.
- Provide necessary design, coordination, and follow-up on work to ensure quality standards are met and efficiency levels are maintained.
- Demonstrate commitment and organized approach to work and willingness to ask questions.
- Commit to the various duties necessary to advance Craftwater’s qualifications and reputation in the industry.
- Employ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to formulate engineering solutions to challenging problems and achieve new technical and professional goals.
- Describe and present project efforts and goals in a way that is easily understood by clients and the public at large.

If these attributes resonate with you, please apply today.

## About Craftwater

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Craftwater is a civil engineering and environmental science firm that designs resilient watersheds and stormwater management solutions for public agencies, NGOs, and Fortune 500 companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States (with offices in Orange County, Pasadena, Detroit Metro, and Washington D.C. Metro)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not explicitly named, but the company was formed by “the best leaders in the stormwater industry”; CEO & President is Chad Helmle.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Civil Engineering / Water Resources / Stormwater Management
- **Target customers**: Large public works agencies, NGOs, regulators, Fortune 500 companies (B2G/B2B focus)
- **Mission/purpose statement**: To fundamentally transform watersheds through science-based planning and analysis, ambitious regulatory change, and bold (yet pragmatic) design — all delivered with a candid, light-hearted spirit.

## Products & Services
- **Stormwater Management Design & Engineering**: Multi-benefit green infrastructure, regulatory compliance designs.
- **Hydrology & Hydraulics Modeling**: Advanced water flow and quality modeling to inform planning.
- **Science & Policy**: Water quality monitoring, environmental justice/equity research, and policy shaping.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Integration of natural features into urban infrastructure.
- **Operations & Maintenance Planning**: Long-term feasibility and O&M strategies for built systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Privately held)
- **Key Metric**: ~33 employees (as of early 2025), with 26.7% year-over-year headcount growth; 1,567 LinkedIn followers (+147.9% yearly)
- **Notble Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key partners include large public works agencies in Los Angeles, New York City, Central California, and coastal towns.
- **Growt Signals**: Added ~8 employees in the past year; opened multiple offices in California, Michigan, and Washington D.C. area; active job postings for Design Engineers and a Proposal Manager.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Agile yet influential**: Small enough to innovate quickly but trusted by the largest agencies to take on complex, political water challenges.
- **Deep regultory and policy expertise**: Leaders have built trusted relationships with proactive agencies and energized NGOs over years.
- **Mult-benefit approach**: Designs that address water quality, habitat, community needs, and equity simultaneously.
- **Diverse certifications**: Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), etc., giving access to contract set-asides.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanion into new geographies**: Moving beyond California into Detroit Metro and Washington D.C. Metro areas.
- **Addresing climate extremes**: Using innovative modeling and design to restore water cycles and build resilience against floods and droughts.
- **Shping policy**: Actively engaging in regulatory change to modernize stormwater management.

## Why Work Here
- **Cultur**: “Take ourselves lightly, our work seriously.” Laid-back, casual office environment with regular team happy hours, active community involvement, and a sense of humor.
- **Remte/Hybrid Policy**: Hybrid work schedule combining remote and in-office time; offices in San Diego, Orange County, Pasadena, etc.
- **Beneits**: Unlimited PTO, concierge health benefits, employer 401k contributions, personal development & mentorship, local sports team season tickets, professional conference opportunities.
- **Growt Environment**: Rapid headcount growth, empowerment to create actionable information, and a flat, collaborative structure where staff shape projects and methods.
- **Note on HR process**: They may use AI tools to review applications and assess responses, but final decisions are made by humans.

## Sources
1. [craftwater.com/about](https://www.craftwater.com/about)
2. [craftwater.com/careers](https://www.craftwater.com/careers)
3. [linkedin.com/company/craftwaterinc](https://linkedin.com/company/craftwaterinc)
4. [jobs.lever.co/craftwater](https://jobs.lever.co/craftwater)
5. [craftwater.com/team](https://www.craftwater.com/team)

## Other roles at Craftwater

- [Civil Design Project Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/civil-design-project-manager-craftwater-pasadena-jrpj3bqkgg6w) — Pasadena, CA