Staff Environmental Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate water resource engineer to tackle challenges in flooding and stormwater management. This role involves designing innovative solutions using hydrology and hydraulics modeling, ensuring clean water, and contributing to coastal resilience projects. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this company offers personalized career paths, ongoing education, and opportunities for advancement. Join a team that values collaboration and creativity, and make a meaningful impact in the field of water resources.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in water resource management and engineering.
• Proficiency in H&H modeling and stormwater management design.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hydrology and hydraulics models for stormwater.
• Plan for coastal resilience and design stream restorations.
• Assist with grant applications and manage water resource projects.

Skills

Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) modeling

Floodplain analysis

Stormwater management design

ArcGIS proficiency

Project management

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Computer Drafting skills (Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation)

Client relationship management

Experience in preparing and processing PennDOT designs

Ability to travel for work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Tools

HEC-RAS 1D

HEC-RAS 2D

SRH2D SMS

HydroCAD

SWMM

Job description

Job Description

Skelly and Loy, a Terracon Company WANTS YOU if:

• You're fascinated by flooding and stormwater.
• You're a fan of naturally adaptive and resilient solutions.
• You are a water resource enthusiast and love clean water.
• You think math and technology are fun, and analytics excite you.
• You believe innovation and pragmatism are essential and compatible.
• You are inquisitive and collaborative.
• Challenges invigorate you.

EXPLORE WITH US!

YOU'LL GET TO:

• Design and analyze using hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) modelling
• Model flooding, infiltration, and runoff
• Quantify stormwater pollutant removal
• Design green and gray stormwater management
• Plan for shoreline and coastal resilience
• Design stream restorations
• Design dam projects and perform safety inspections
• Analyze scour and sediment transport
• Investigate water resources
• Process wetland and waterway permits
• Assess and restore watersheds
• Author summary reports and presentations
• Design AMD remediation
• Assist with grant applications and management

YOU TELL US...What water resource concern do you want to solve?

SKILLS WE WANT:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related degree.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and ability to obtain a registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred. Will also consider certified allied professional with stormwater and/or stream design experience.
• Experience in H&H modeling, floodplain analysis, shoreline/coastal resilience, dam design, scour analysis, riverine hydraulic analysis, hydrologic modeling and calculations, CLOMR, LOMR, stormwater management design, stream restoration, and the permitting and approval process.
• Competence in HEC-RAS 1D, HEC-RAS 2D, SRH2D SMS, HydroCAD, SWMM or similar software modeling.
• ArcGIS proficiency.
• Computer Drafting skills (Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation).
• Project management skills in water resource design from concept through construction, including proposals, invoicing, project milestones, and deadlines.
• Experience in preparing and processing PennDOT designs is a plus.
• Competence in client relationship and meeting facilitation.
• Proficiency in software for reports, presentations, and routine office tasks.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work as needed to meet schedules.

YOUR CAREER GROWTH:

• Personalized career path planning.
• Paid internal and external education and training.
• Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations and growing their careers.

Our vision of "Together, we are best at people" is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.