Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Akrf,-Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRF, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to support green stormwater infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on planning, design, and development of water resources projects while contributing to climate resiliency and adaptation planning. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Engineering, have 0–1 year of experience, and are familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HydroCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological Engineering or related field.
• 0–1 years of experience.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD...preferred but not necessary.
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HydroCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, and developing water resources projects with a focus on green stormwater management.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents for GSI projects.
• Conduct site assessments, stormwater BMP inspections, and field data collection.
• Support the permitting process by preparing reports and documentation compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater management

Civil design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HydroCAD

Job description

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Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Full Time Professional I Philadelphia, PA, US

About the Role

The Water Resources department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer to support innovative green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects. This position will be in our Philadelphia, PA office. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, oversee high-profile projects, contribute to the team's growth and development, support GSI projects and climate resiliency and adaptation project planning and design.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, and developing water resources projects with a focus on green stormwater management.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents for GSI projects.
• Conduct site assessments, stormwater BMP inspections, and field data collection.
• Support the permitting process by preparing reports and documentation compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological Engineering, or related field.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• EIT cortication preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD...preferred but not necessary.
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HydroCAD.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

Compensation to be commiserate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local la w.