Project Engineer- Water Resources

Gilmore & Associates; Saucon Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead water resources projects from planning through delivery. You will ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and on-time completion while representing municipal clients in meetings and coordinating with project teams.

Key duties include plan/design of capital improvements, permit applications, bid package prep, and site investigations. PA PE licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage capital improvement projects from start to finish.
• Prepare Federal and State permit applications and plans.
• Develop bid documents with detailed plans and specs.
• Conduct site investigations and field observations.
• Review development plans for water/sewer standards compliance.
• Coordinate multiple client assignments with on-time delivery.
• Engage with clients and public officials in meetings.
• Provide direction to junior staff and support project managers.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client coordination

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulics software

Job description

Project Engineer

Position Description:

The Project Engineer executes specialized water resources assignments and projects from initial planning through final delivery, with a strong focus on technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, quality, and on-time completion. This role offers clear project ownership, defined responsibilities, and the opportunity to build expertise while representing municipal authority clients, contributing in public meetings, collaborating with project teams, and providing direction to junior staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and manage capital improvement projects from start to finish, maintaining a high standard of technical quality, accuracy, and schedule discipline
• Prepare thorough and accurate Federal and State regulatory permit applications and plans in accordance with established requirements
• Develop complete, well-coordinated bid documents, including detailed plans and specifications
• Conduct site investigations, construction observation, and field reconnaissance; document findings clearly and follow issues through resolution
• Review private development plans carefully for compliance with applicable authority water and sewer standards, policies, and procedures
• Prioritize and manage multiple client assignments and projects with organized planning, dependable follow-through, and timely completion
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to relevant professional services across disciplines and office locations while preserving trusted relationships
• Support the Project Manager in establishing and maintaining professional, responsive relationships with clients, subcontractors, public officials, and other project stakeholders
• Attend and contribute clear, factual technical information at public meetings, including Authority Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors meetings

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related area
• Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in water resource engineering including planning, investigations, compliance, reporting, and design of conveyance and distribution systems and treatment facilities

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Project management experience, including organizing detailed technical work, managing defined deliverables, and following assignments through completion
• Experience coordinating or directing support staff, setting clear expectations, and monitoring follow-through on delegated work
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality and completing work correctly and on time
• Demonstration of sound judgment, candor, and the highest degree of ethical behavior while preserving the integrity of quality standards, policies, and procedures
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare precise letters and complex reports and present technical information in a clear, factual, sincere, and professional manner
• Possess knowledge of the public water and wastewater system design, planning, and regulatory process
• Ability to interact with Federal, State & Local government agencies and officials
• Ability to work independently on clearly defined responsibilities while contributing cooperatively and dependably as part of a project team
• Ability to gather relevant information, apply established guidelines, and exercise confident independent judgment within the individual's area of technical expertise
• Ability to analyze complex problems carefully, collaborate with others, evaluate practical alternatives, and recommend well-supported solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) and hydraulics/hydrology software

Essential Position Requirements:

• Occasional regional travel required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for 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 required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed within an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When work is performed outdoors on construction sites, conditions may vary by client and facility. Adherence to all health and safety requirements within the office, on construction sites and detailed within our Health & Safety Manual is imperative.

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.