Staff Engineer

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

AKRF's Water Resources group in Philadelphia seeks a Staff Engineer to design and manage a broad range of municipal and private sector projects from the Philadelphia office. The role emphasizes collaboration, permitting, and fieldwork support across engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of civil/environmental engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D; GIS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, environmental science or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in civil/environmental engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal ordinances and PA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and task support for major engineering design projects including site layout, grading, drainage and storm sewer systems.
• Prepare site/civil drawings, specifications and reports for projects.
• Prepare permit packages and municipal land development applications.
• Support fieldwork including testing and site observation reporting.
• Assist project management by tracking tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Communicate with team, clients, and design consultants on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic/Stormwater modeling

Job description

About the Role

The Water Resources group at AKRF is seeking a Staff Engineer to be based out of the Philadelphia, PA office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide project and task support for major engineering design projectsincluding site layout, grading, drainage/storm sewer systems, stormwater management, erosion & sediment pollution control, traffic control, and related supporting disciplines.
• Support tasks including preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications and reports for projects.
• Support tasks including preparation of permit packages and municipal land development applications for projects.
• Support fieldwork including but not limited to impermeable liner testing, soil infiltration testing, erosion and sediment control measures monitoring, and preparing site observation reports.
• Support project management responsibilities including managing discrete technical tasks and adhering to task budgets and schedules.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with co-workers, clients and other design consultants.

Essential Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis/modeling preferred
• Experience with municipal ordinances, Philadelphia regulatory agency standards, PennDOT standards, PADEP standards, and Pennsylvania regulatory agency guidelines preferred
• Experience integrating geospatial data/GIS in the infrastructure planning and design workflow is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Compensation

Compensation to be commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.