Principal Civil Engineer—Sustainable Infra Leader

ERM; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Civil Engineer to lead site design, grading, drainage, and infrastructure from concept through construction. You will develop drawings, perform analyses, and prepare technical reports while mentoring early-career engineers.

This role supports sustainability, climate resilience, and ESG priorities across industrial, energy, and manufacturing sectors, with travel to client sites across a large geographic area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong experience in site design, grading, drainage, and permitting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and related modeling tools (e.g., Hydraflow).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute both independently and within teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience preparing engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of local codes, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and oversight of site layout, grading, drainage systems, and infrastructure from concept through construction.
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Perform engineering analysis, evaluate field data, and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Support environmental and compliance-related engineering work across diverse projects.
• Mentor junior staff and promote technical excellence and professional growth.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Skills

Site design

Grading

Drainage

Permitting

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydraflow

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydraflow

GIS

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Civil Engineer to lead site design, grading, drainage, and infrastructure from concept through construction. You will develop drawings, perform analyses, and prepare technical reports while mentoring early-career engineers.

This role supports sustainability, climate resilience, and ESG priorities across industrial, energy, and manufacturing sectors, with travel to client sites across a large geographic area.