Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Stormwater)

Young Environmental Consulting Group, LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager – Stormwater to lead the delivery of complex water resources and stormwater projects across Minnesota and beyond. This role requires technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, strong project management capabilities, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of stormwater planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, green infrastructure, and regulatory compliance—including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and Impaired Waters planning.

This is a leadership-track position with substantial opportunity for technical influence, staff mentorship, and contribution to strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of stormwater management and green infrastructure projects

  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality control across multidisciplinary teams

  • Develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), drainage reports, and water quality assessments

  • Apply working knowledge of NPDES permitting, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation, and Impaired Waters regulatory requirements

  • Support compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits and local watershed district rules

  • Oversee modeling using tools such as HydroCAD, P8, HEC-RAS, and XP-SWMM

  • Conduct geospatial analysis using ArcGIS to support planning and design

  • Coordinate internal team members and external partners or subcontractors

  • Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews and facilitate senior technical review

  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and regulators

  • Support business development efforts through proposal writing, scope and budget development, client outreach, and pursuit strategy

  • Represent Young Environmental at public meetings, advisory committees, and professional events

  • Mentor junior staff and support Young Environmental’s internship program

  • Monitor regulatory changes, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), and funding opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, water resources science, or a related discipline

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in stormwater or water resources engineering

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience managing environmental or infrastructure projects

  • Direct experience with NPDES permitting, TMDL planning, and Impaired Waters assessments

  • Proficiency with stormwater modeling tools such as P8, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, and XP-SWMM

  • Familiarity with MS4 regulatory programs and watershed district permitting processes

  • Excellent technical writing, reporting, and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and budgets

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or professional certification in water resources or environmental engineering

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential

  • University of Minnesota certification in Design of Construction SWPPP or Construction Site Management (or ability to obtain within six months)

  • Experience coordinating capital project delivery, environmental permitting, or multi-agency collaboration

  • Familiarity with project management software such as Deltek Ajera or Wrike

  • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading business development pursuits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $90,000–$125,000 based on experience and qualifications

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule

  • Generous paid time off (PTO), floating holiday, and sick leave

  • Nine paid holidays annually

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Employer-paid life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor match: 100% of first 3% + 50% of next 2% of employee contributions

  • Immediate 100% vesting after six months of service

  • Additional benefits: pet insurance, identity theft protection, mental health and wellness resources

About Young Environmental

Founded in 2016, Young Environmental Consulting Group, LLC is a woman-owned environmental consulting firm grounded in the values of Integrity + Excellence + Collaboration + Grace. We specialize in water resource management, stormwater infrastructure design, environmental permitting, and regulatory support for municipal, watershed, and transportation clients.

We offer a collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven work environment. Our team is encouraged to lead with curiosity, think strategically, and deliver technically sound, equity-focused, and environmentally responsible outcomes.

APPLY TODAY:

Interested applicants can send a completed application, resume, and cover letter to the attention of Della Schall Young, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Scientist to: careers@youngecg.com

  1. Download: YECG Employment Application

  2. Please include the position title in your email subject line

Note: Young Environmental does not accept resumes from third parties.