Principal Engineer– Stormwater and Conveyance Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer contribution

Performance bonus

Comprehensive family medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a Design Manager or Project Engineer with full technical responsibility for planning and executing civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage tasks related to pipeline construction, stormwater infrastructure, and perform hydraulic modeling. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have at least 5 years of experience, with PE registration required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in civil engineering or related field.
• PE registration required with capability to register in other States.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Effectively coordinate with Stormwater, Civil, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, coordination, and execution of engineering tasks.
• Prepare contract specifications and drawings for projects.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling to support design decisions.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and pipe design calculations.
• Coordinate utility conflicts; field surveying; and construction support.
• Develop and review technical reports, proposals, and data analyses.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical writing

Field surveying

Communication skills

Utility investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Desired Experience

• Serving Design Manager or Project Engineer with full technical responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of tasks for small or larger projects
• Preparation of contract specifications and drawings
• Planning, design and construction of new pipelines (pressure and gravity) ranging in diameters and material type including condition assessment and prioritization and rehabilitation of existing pipelines
• Planning, design and construction of stormwater infrastructure and nature‑based solutions for wet weather infrastructure including new and retrofitter stormwater basins, stream restorations, and wet weather conveyance infrastructure including culverts and pump stations
• Hydraulic modeling including interpretation of modeling results to inform design of new pipelines or rehabilitation of existing pipelines
• Pipe design calculations to determine pipe size, pressure class, external loads including trench design, pipe joint selection, etc.
• Technical expertise in the layout and profiles of pipeline design in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Utility investigations and coordination to determine and resolve potential vertical and horizontal utility conflicts
• Knowledge of subsurface and geotechnical engineering requirements
• Field surveying project requirements
• Sewer system evaluation surveys; inflow/infiltration studies
• Development and review of technical reports, proposals, contract documents, resources studies, and data analysis
• Office and field engineering support during construction

Qualifications / Skills

• • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• • 5 years of experience
• • PE required with ability to obtain registration in other States
• • Possess strong verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• • Effectively and proactively coordinate with various disciplines (Stormwater, Civil, etc.)

We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid life insurance, 401k employer contribution (after 1 year of service), performance bonus, comprehensive family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave (after 1 year of service), employee assistance and wellness programs. Typical starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.