Senior Water Resources Engineer

Whitman,-Requardt-; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP seeks an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer for its Mechanicsburg, PA office. You will lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies, drainage and stormwater designs, and preparation of environmental permits for transportation projects across PennDOT and municipalities.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET), 16+ years in WRA’s core design areas, PA PE eligibility or comity, and strong project management, communication, and mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• 16+ years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience.
• PA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months via comity.
• Experience with PennDOT/PA Turnpike standards and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic/hydraulic studies and drainage/SWM/ESC design for transportation projects.
• Develop environmental permits and contract documents; perform QA/QC.
• Support marketing/business development and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with multiple offices on projects; work with PennDOT/PA municipalities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering ABET

Tools

HY-8

NRCS TR-55/TR-20

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

MicroStation CADD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Mechanicsburg, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3372

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

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:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• 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).