Staff Engineer II | Municipal & Water Resources

RiseMe; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HRG is seeking a Staff Engineer II in Lehigh Valley, PA to design civil engineering projects and support permitting, bidding, and construction. You will work with project teams to deliver infrastructure solutions across municipal and water resources with opportunities for mentorship and hands‑on experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration, site design, and preparation of plans, along with cost estimation and documentation to support proposals and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• E.I.T. certification preferred.
• 2+ years of consulting engineering experience including drainage and stormwater calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater, utility, roadway, site design, and parks/recreation projects.
• Prepare plans such as site layouts, utility plans, profiles, and detailed site designs.
• Conduct stormwater management, erosion and sediment control calculations and reports for permits and approvals.
• Draft engineering proposals, project manuals, and construction specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

E.I.T. Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Hydraflow Storm Sewers

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Staff Engineer II | Municipal & Water Resources

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee‑owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. Are you ready to advance your career in civil engineering? Join our team in Lehigh Valley, PA as a Staff Engineer II | Municipal & Water Resources and be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact on communities across diverse markets.

As a Staff Engineer II | Municipal & Water Resources, you will work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other professionals to deliver innovative and effective civil engineering solutions. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to permitting, bidding, and construction. We offer mentorship, structured training, and opportunities for hands‑on experience to help you develop your professional skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Design & Planning:
  • Design a variety of projects, including stormwater, utility, roadway, site design, and parks/recreation
  • Design green infrastructure and contribute to infrastructure replacement, rehabilitation, and pavement projects
  • Prepare plans such as site layouts, utility plans, profiles, and detailed site designs
• Permitting & Compliance:
  • Conduct stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, and other calculations/reports necessary for permits and approvals
  • Assist with DEP permits, including NPDES, MS4 Stormwater, and Joint Permitting
• Proposals, Documentation & Cost Estimation:
  • Draft engineering proposals and project manuals, including construction specifications
  • Estimate project costs and conduct land development plan reviews
• Construction Support & Bidding: Provide project bidding and construction services
• Client Interaction & Collaboration: Participate in client meetings and presentations, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• E.I.T. Certification is preferred
• 2+ years of consulting engineering experience including:
  • Preparing drainage, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control calculations and reports
  • Project manuals, construction specifications, and contract administration
  • Report writing
  • Experience in subdivision and land development ordinances for municipal plan reviews
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD and Hydraflow Storm Sewers (or other similar stormwater modeling programs), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

• Work with Purpose & Impact:Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well‑being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits:HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership:Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company‑funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth:HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri‑state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work:You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half‑Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment:HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition:HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work:We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.