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Stormwater Management Specialist

Integrating urban planning, civil engineering & hydrology to create and maintain systems to capture, treat and store stormwater resources for future use.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Enviro Cert International / CPESC Inc.

Widely recognized professional credential for stormwater and erosion control specialists, covering regulatory compliance, BMP design, and inspection — required or preferred for many municipal and engineering firm roles.

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Internships
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Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Intern

SUNY Climate Corps

Paid internship with NY state agencies designing and implementing stormwater management systems, green infrastructure, and urban resilience projects.

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Mentors
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Rick Gasaway

Principal, Rick Gasaway & Associates / CPESC Instructor

Leading stormwater and erosion control practitioner educator; widely connected trainer for CPESC candidates.

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Mentorship Network

Water Environment Federation (WEF) – Stormwater Institute

Global water professional network with a dedicated stormwater program for professional development and mentorship.

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Dr. Bob Pitt

Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama / Urban Stormwater Researcher

One of the most published researchers in urban stormwater management; practitioner mentor and educator.

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Mentorship Network

Urban Land Institute (ULI) – Resilience Program

Professional network for land use and stormwater practitioners with mentorship and green infrastructure career connections.

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