Project Manager: Water Resources Engineer

Princeton Hydro; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Ongoing professional development

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid vacation and personal time off

Paid parental leave

Fully paid office closure during last

Discretionary compensation alignment

Job summary

Princeton Hydro in Trenton, NJ seeks an experienced project manager/water resources engineer to lead multidisciplinary civil and water resources projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, design, and client engagement. Hybrid work arrangement available in NJ.

PE license required; 5+ years experience and a bachelor’s in civil or environmental engineering are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering projects balancing technical execution, planning, and delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities; writing proposals, technical reports, and presenting to clients.
• Excellent time management for simultaneous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions for engineering problems or conflicts and assume project ownership.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, balancing technical responsibilities with planning, resource coordination, client engagement, and delivery.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, estimates, sign and seal documents, and schedule critical paths.
• Perform stormwater management reviews, inspections, and summary reports.
• Attend Planning Board meetings as an expert witness for the board and objectors.
• Perform construction oversight for restoration projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Water resources engineering

Hydraulic analysis

Hydrologic analysis

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Founded in 1998 with the specific mission of providing integrated ecological and engineering consulting services, Princeton Hydro offers expertise in natural resource management, water resources engineering, geotechnical design & investigation, and regulatory compliance.

We are seeking an experienced project manager/water resources engineer to join our mission-driven team. We’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise, project management experience, collaborative spirit, and an interest in sustainable engineering solutions. This individual will play a key role in providing civil and water resources engineering expertise, including hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, to support ecological restoration, natural resources, and geotechnical engineering projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Find solutions for engineering problems, concerns, or conflicts and take on a project ownership role
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, balancing technical responsibilities with project planning, resource coordination, client engagement, and successful project delivery.
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, engineer's estimates, sign and seal construction documents and complete critical path project schedules
• Perform stormwater management reviews, inspections, and summary reports
• Attend and provide testimony at Planning Board meetings as an expert for the planning board and for objectors
• Perform construction oversight for various restoration projects
• Supervise and mentor junior staff
• Other duties as requested

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering projects while balancing technical execution, project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities; including writing proposals, technical reports, and presenting technical information to clients
• Excellent time management skills that allow for the simultaneous management of multiple tasks

If you don’t meet every qualification listed above but believe you would be a great fit at Princeton Hydro, we strongly encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility and reduced commuting to either our Trenton, NJ headquarters or Sicklerville, NJ regional office
• Ongoing professional development and conference participation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 5% company match
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fully paid office closure during the last week of December, giving employees time to reset before the New Year
• Compensation: $105,000-$125,000/year (commensurate with experience)

Qualified candidates will embrace our firm’s core values: integrity, creativity, endeavoring to be the best, fostering human potential, a positive working atmosphere, quality, safety, and environmental stewardship.

At Princeton Hydro, we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to sustainability and innovation in water resources management.

Princeton Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity is Law

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact Samara McAuliffe at [e-mail]. We will work with you to ensure equal access to our employment opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas for this role.