Project Engineer | Water & Wastewater

Hrg Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Education reimbursement

Flexible work options

Job summary

HRG, an employee-owned consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm, seeks a Project Engineer | Water & Wastewater in Harrisburg, PA. You will deliver complex water and wastewater projects, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with project managers and clients to meet budgets, schedules, and quality goals.

Requirements include a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree and 5+ years of related experience; PE licensure or progression toward it is highly preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and reports for permitting.
• Perform hydraulic and process calculations with advanced software.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers and clients.
• Support proposals and business development efforts.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

AtHRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are actively seeking aProject Engineer | Water & Wastewater in our Harrisburg, PAoffice. As aProject Engineer | Water & Wastewater withHRG, you will be responsible for delivering complex water and wastewater projects. This position requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to ensure engineering work meets project requirements for budget, schedule, and quality. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with project managers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering design for water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and conveyance systems
• Prepare and review detailed plans, specifications, and technical reports for permitting and approvals
• Perform and validate complex hydraulic and process calculations using advanced engineering software
• Ensure assigned engineering tasks are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
• Support client communication and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Assist with proposal development and technical input for business development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or ability to obtain it within 6 months highly preferred
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling, process design, and industry-standard software
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to water and wastewater systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact:Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits:HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership:Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth:HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work:You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment:HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition:HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work:We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.