Sr Civil Engineer - Dams Specialist

Cogent Analytics; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and environmental engineering consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer for their Easton, PA office. The ideal candidate will manage dam-related projects and develop business opportunities in dam safety and rehabilitation. A minimum of 5 years' experience in water resources engineering and a Professional Engineer license are required. This role includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in water resources engineering, focusing on dams.
• Ability to operate autonomously while aligning with company goals.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing dam-related projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Develop business opportunities in dam safety and rehabilitation.
• Serve as technical expert for dam-related projects.
• Maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Provide mentorship and leadership for the office team.
• Handle office management duties with administrative support.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Our client is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water resources and infrastructure projects. With offices in San Antonio, TX, and Easton, PA, they specialize in dam design, rehabilitation, and safety evaluations, along with other water-related infrastructure projects.

They are seeking a highly experienced and self-sufficient Senior Water Resources Engineer to contribute and grow in their Easton, PA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over and manage ongoing dam-related projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop new business opportunities in dam safety, rehabilitation, and water resources.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for dam-related projects, including inspections, design, permitting, and compliance.
• Maintain and build relationships with local and regional clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
• Provide mentorship and leadership for the Easton office team.
• Handle basic office management duties with support from the San Antonio administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water resources engineering, with a strong focus on dams (design, rehabilitation, safety inspections, permitting, and compliance).
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate autonomously while aligning with company goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.