Project Municipal Engineer

Pennoni; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in West Chester, PA is seeking a Project Engineer to contribute to municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our West Chester office. The role covers design, permitting, and review for PA municipalities; you will lead multi-discipline workstreams, mentor staff, and coordinate master planning while ensuring high-quality engineering reports.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience, preferably with infrastructure/utility projects.
• PA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience managing multi-discipline projects.
• Experience with stormwater/infrastructure design and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on municipal engineering projects for Pennsylvania municipalities, including subdivision & land development reviews, road rehab, SWM/MS4, capital improvements, and public meetings.
• Prepare engineering reports.
• Design and permitting of various projects.
• Review applications before planning, zoning, and land-use boards.
• Coordinate master planning-related tasks.
• Mentor less-experienced staff members.
• Perform outdoor construction inspection when needed.
• Any additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Civil project leadership

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HydroCAD

InfoSWWM

WaterCAD/WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Microsoft Office

Stormwater design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS / ArcInfo

HydroCAD

InfoSWWM

OpenFlows WaterCAD

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Project Engineer to contribute to our municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in West Chester, PA .

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work on a variety of projects; this includes municipal engineering for Pennsylvania municipalities (including subdivision & land development reviews, road rehabilitation, stormwater management (SWM) / MS4, capital improvements, grant writing, and attendance at public meetings).
• Preparation of engineering reports.
• Work on project design and permitting.
• Review applications before planning, zoning, and/or land-use boards.
• Coordinate master planning-related tasks.
• Provide mentorship to less-experienced staff members.
• Perform (outdoor) construction inspection work, when needed.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with infrastructure / utility projects.
• PE license in PA (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE within 6 months of their start date) .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is preferred.
• Experience working on infrastructure / stormwater projects.
• Experience working on design and permitting activities.
• Experience working with water resources (such as stream and waterway restoration) is a plus!
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS, analytical programs, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS / ArcInfo is preferred.
• Experience H&H tools (e.g.: HydroCAD, InfoSWWM, OpenFlows WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS) is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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