Senior Water Resources Engineer

Socket.dev; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Mechanicsburg, PA to lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies, drainage, and stormwater design for transportation projects.

Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 16+ years of experience, PA PE or eligible by comity within 6 months, and strong mentoring and communication skills. PennDOT/PA Turnpike experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 16+ years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in PA or eligible via comity within 6 months.
• Experience designing drainage and stormwater systems; PA Turnpike/municipal experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT/PA Turnpike specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with H/H design software HY-8, NRCS TR-55/TR-20, HydroCAD, StreamStats, HEC-RAS.
• Hands-on MicroStation CADD; OpenRoads Designer a plus.
• Experience mentoring staff; strong project management and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic studies and drainage and SWM/ESC design for transportation projects.
• Develop environmental permits and contract documents; support QC/peer reviews.
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with WRA offices on regional projects.
• Maintain high professional standards and effective communication with clients and team.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Drainage

Stormwater Management

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

HY-8

NRCS TR-55/TR-20

HydroCAD

StreamStats

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is currently seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. Our clientele includes a wide range of state and local agencies including PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and numerous PA municipalities. Candidate will work with other WRA offices on projects in other regions as well.

Responsibilities will include hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage, stormwater management (SWM) and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design primarily for transportation projects. Duties also include environmental permit and contract document development; quality control/peer reviews; marketing and business development support; and staff mentoring and development. Experience on PennDOT projects is required and experience with the PA Turnpike or PA municipalities is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 16+ years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
• Experience designing drainage, stormwater management systems/BMP’s, erosion and sediment pollution controls; and preparing contract documents; experience with PA Turnpike Commission, and PA municipalities a plus
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT/PA Turnpike specifications, policies, and procedures
• Experience with H/H design software includingHY-8,NRCS (TR-55/TR-20); HydroCAD, StreamStats, HEC-RAS, et. al.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation CADD software. Understanding of 3D design, including OpenRoads Designer, a plus.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
• Excellent reputation as an engineering professional and project manager
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).