Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Water Resources

PACE Resources Federal Credit Union; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 172,000; Full time

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Job summary

Buchart Horn is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager in State College, PA to lead complex water and wastewater projects from planning through construction. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client liaison, and mentorship within a collaborative team.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited civil/environmental/chemical engineering degree, a PE license, and substantial experience with water/wastewater infrastructure, design software, and project management.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required, civil/environmental/chemical.
• Licensed PE with strong water/wastewater experience.
• Experience leading complex water/wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS/BioWin or similar.
• Ability to mentor EITs and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and delivery of water/wastewater projects.
• Mentor EITs, interns, and designers within the team.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and client communication.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Review drawings, develop specs, and cost estimates.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client liaison

Budget & scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

BioWin

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: State College, PA 16803

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $104,000.00 - $172,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Water Resources

Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Water Resources | State College, PA | Full Time

About the Role

Buchart Horn is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the growth of our Water Resources Strategic Business Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys serving as a technical leader and/or project manager on complex water and wastewater projects.

This position supports projects across all Water Resources locations and offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal and utility projects from planning through construction.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Engineer/Project Manager, you will lead the technical development and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, as well as land development and stormwater design in support of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will help shape solutions that support critical infrastructure while mentoring developing engineers and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm.

As part of an Engineering team, you will:

• Plan, design, and develop water and wastewater systems including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and collection and distribution systems
• Perform advanced engineering analyses, system studies, and independent calculations
• Lead project design from early planning and schematic phases through construction documentation
• Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Review shop drawings, develop specifications, construction cost estimates, and sequencing
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EITs, interns, and designers
• Serve as a primary client liaison, oversee execution of projects, manage budgets and schedules, and support the overall profitability and success of assigned projects.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering and infrastructure design
• Experience serving as a technical lead and/or project manager on complex projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or BIM tools, and Civil 3D
• Knowledge of hydraulic and hydraulic modeling tools such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, and/or BioWin or other similar process modeling software preferred
• Expertise in Water and Wastewater Conveyance Systems, Treatment Systems, and Process Design
• Understanding of construction practices, cost estimating, and specification development

Why Join Us

• Lead complex water and wastewater projects that have a tangible impact on the communities we serve
• Join a firm with decades of trusted engineering and planning expertise
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your technical leadership is valued
• Engage with diverse and challenging projects that leverage your experience and allow for mentorship of early-career engineers
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package