Assistant District Engineer

Montgomery County, PA; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to review Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) for NPDES permit applications under PA rules. You will evaluate BMPs, coordinate with engineers, DEP, and applicants, and assist public stakeholders in stormwater compliance while updating permitting databases.

The role requires 2+ years' experience, solid hydrology knowledge, and PA driver’s license, with NICET/CPSWQ preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited University or College.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in civil engineering and stormwater design/review.
• Proficient knowledge of Clean Streams Law and Ch. 102 NPDES permitting program.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic concepts and software.
• Proficiency in reviewing PCSM plans and E&S plans and reports.
• Knowledge of E&S controls, PCSM, and environmental regulations; soil erosion and hydrology.
• Proficiency in inspecting construction sites for compliance.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong time management and multitasking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read maps and plan sets.
• Ability to traverse large tracts of land year-round.
• PA driver’s license required.
• NICET/CPSWQ or similar preferred but not required.
• EIT preferred or in process within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review PCSM of NPDES permit applications per Chapter 102 regulations under PA DEP.
• Participate in pre-application meetings and coordination with engineers, PA DEP, and applicants.
• Evaluate BMPs and PCSM designs for NPDES permits.
• Assess watershed, soils, contours, runoff calculations and E&S/PCSM specs.
• Coordinate with landowners, authorities, agencies, consultants, and developers.
• Provide environmental info and technical assistance to the public and municipalities.
• Update internal and state permitting databases.
• Offer environmental presentations for public and private sectors.
• Maintain timekeeping and monthly activity reports.
• Attend trainings, conferences, and meetings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Hydrology basics

PCSM reviews

NPDES permitting

Coordinate with teams

Communication

Team collaboration

Map interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Eng

Tools

Hydrologic software

Job description

Summary

Main duties include the review of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) of NPDES permit applications under Title 25, Chapter 102 of the Department of Environmental Protection Rules & Regulations of the Clean Streams Law.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with/perform Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) reviews of NPDES permit applications in accordance with Chapter 102 regulations under our District Engineers.
• Participate in NPDES pre-application, pre-submission, and permitting review meetings and coordination with design engineers and consultants, PA DEP, and permit applicants throughout the permitting process.
• Conduct technical evaluation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) BMPs on NPDES permit applications.
• Evaluate descriptive narrative including watershed, soil type, contours, surface water runoff calculations, and E&S/PCSM design specifications.
• Provide communication and coordination with landowners, municipal officials, state and federal agencies, consulting firms, developers, utilities, and conservation associations as needed throughout the permitting process.
• Provide technical assistance to the public for stormwater management and conservation of water and soil resources in Montgomery County.
• Update internal and state databases with permitting data.
• Provide environmental presentations and education for private and public sector.
• Maintain required time keeping and provide a written monthly report of activities.
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions, conferences, and meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited University or College.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in civil engineering and stormwater design/review.
• Proficient knowledge of Clean Streams Law and Ch. 102 NPDES permitting program.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic concepts and software.
• Proficiency in reviewing Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans and reports, and Erosion and Sediment Control plans and reports.
• Knowledge of technical standards relating to E & S control, PCSM, and a general understanding of environmental rules and regulations; earthmoving activity and its relation to soil erosion, soil mechanics and hydrology; survey instruments and interpreting various types of maps.
• Proficiency in inspecting construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs.
• Capable of planning and conducting educational/informational programs.
• Ability to read maps and plan sets.
• Ability to apply field information to plan drawings and narratives.
• Ability to traverse large tracts of land in all stages of earth disturbance, year-round.
• Possess valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), or other similar certification preferred but not required.
• EIT certificate preferred, or in the process of obtaining EIT within 1 year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.