Senior - Water Resource Engineer - Transportation

pennoniexternalcareers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is actively seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources group in the Newark, DE area. You will support transportation projects by performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and stormwater design, and related analysis.

You will lead, mentor, and interact with clients across the Mid-Atlantic region on diverse assignments. The role emphasizes technical excellence, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a collaborative

Qualifications

• BSCE required; PE preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Experience with H&H modeling and bridge/civil projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience with state DOT design criteria is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support H&H, ES&C, drainage and SWM tasks for bridge and highway projects in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Develop plans, technical reports and specifications.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Interact with clients and potential project management opportunities.
• Work on diversified projects for multiple clients.

Skills

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Communication

Leadership

Client interaction

Project management

Education

BSCE

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

HY-8

HEC-RAS

WinTR-55

HEC-HMS

HydroCAD

SMS/SRH2D

Job description

Job Description

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Water Resources group. This individual will support transportation projects by performing a wide range of water resources related tasks. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater, drainage and erosion and sediment control design, flood studies, bridge hydraulics and scour analysis, infrastructure resiliency and plan and report preparation. This individual will have the opportunity to work in one of Pennoni’s most successful design hubs in the Newark, DE office.

Our Transportation Team serves Transportation Agencies and Municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Private land developers, Corporations and beyond.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead/Support H&H, ES&C, drainage and SWM tasks associated with bridge replacement and highway improvement projects for multiple clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with a focus in Delaware and the surrounding states.
• Develop plans, technicalreports and specifications.
• Mentor younger staff
• Interact with clients with opportunities to perform project management if desired.
• This position will offer diversified projects and assignments with different clients.

Required Attributes:

• PE
• Required Education: BSCE
• Years of work experience: > 5 years.
• Experience in hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling and design of a range of water resources projects including culvert/bridge rehab and or replacement, stream restoration, drainage, stormwater management.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Experience with state DOT design criteria. Preferred prior project experience with DelDOT, MDSHA, VDOT, DCDOT, and/or PennDOT projects.
• Essential H&H Software Tools: Bentley Software (OpenRoads Designer), ArcGIS, HY-8, HEC-RAS, WinTR-55, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, SMS/SRH2D

Preferred Attributes:

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources Engineering
• Strong leadership qualities and desire to mentor entry level engineers.
• Comfort interacting with clients
• A strongly motivated individual with the ability to work on multiple concurrent assignments while serving multiple roles within a team environment.
• Interacting in the engineering community via leadership positions in professional societies is preferred and encouraged.

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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