Senior Civil Engineer or Hydrologist 2

Haley & Aldrich; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager, Civil Engineer in Dayton, Ohio. This full-time role involves overseeing project teams, managing hydrology and hydraulics studies, and ensuring project quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a P.E. license. They will also communicate effectively with clients and mentor junior engineers. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in at least one state.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams successfully.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of project teams focusing on delivery and quality.
• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Competence

Project Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Hydrology and Hydraulics Analysis

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project)

Job description

Overview

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning. As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team. We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Civil Engineer to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in one of our 45+ offices across the U.S. or virtually.

This role is intended for a self-driven professional who is motivated by purpose as much as performance. We seek someone who views water resources work as a net good and is energized by the opportunity to help solve real problems with lasting community impact for both public- and private-sector clients. This position offers meaningful responsibility—not just oversight—and is best suited for someone who takes initiative and seeks ownership in leading hydrology and hydraulics studies and associated design efforts. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to technical excellence, clear and effective client communication, reliable project delivery, and the mentorship of junior staff. If you are driven by thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration, and contributing to resilient, well-designed systems, this position provides the space and support to do exactly that.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams, with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Ensure projects are executed to meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, including cost estimating and proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, staffing, project planning, execution, document preparation and review, and financial management.
• Demonstrate technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• Collaborate closely with internal project teams and field personnel, providing technical oversight, and reinforcing health and safety processes and procedures.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and support staff to promote knowledge transfer and ensure high-quality technical work and deliverables.
• Plan and execute work in accordance with company and client health and safety requirements.
• Lead or support technical evaluations, design efforts, permitting, contract document development, and construction procurement support for civil and environmental projects.
• Plan and execute work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols, demonstrating the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
• Develop technical scopes of work and cost estimates for small- to medium-sized hydrology and hydraulic proposals.
• Manage hydrologic & hydraulics modeling, analysis, and design deliverables.
• Perform hydrologic & hydraulic analyses and prepare design calculations and drawings using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assign and manage technical tasks with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and schedule and budget adherence.

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in at least one state is required; registration in multiple states or the ability to obtain within a short time frame strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams to deliver projects that meet client objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, including the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project.
• Civil and/or environmental engineering experience that spans the entire project lifecycle.
• Proven experience preparing technical scopes of work and cost estimate preparation.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support clients, projects, and team collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of related project management, financial management, or task management experience.
• Construction and/or construction management experience with civil and environmental projects.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER or MSHA 40-Hour Miner training and refresher updates.
• Experience preparing regulatory permit applications and leading multidisciplinary teams on hydrology and hydraulics design projects.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position nationwide is $105,000 - $135,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market. This role is eligible to participate in the company’s performance-based bonus program and may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.