Staff Environmental Engineer

Terracon; 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 offers the opportunity to design and analyze hydrology and hydraulics models, contribute to innovative solutions for shoreline resilience, and engage in stream restoration projects. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides personalized career path planning and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team of over 6,000 dedicated professionals focused on making a difference in environmental engineering and enjoy a collaborative work environment that values curiosity and innovation.

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 engineering.
• EIT certification and ability to obtain PE registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hydrology and hydraulics modeling.
• Model flooding, infiltration, and runoff for projects.
• Prepare and process wetland and waterway permits.

Skills

Hydrology and hydraulics modeling

Floodplain analysis

Stormwater management design

HEC-RAS 1D and 2D

ArcGIS

Project management

Strong writing and verbal communication

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

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 any or all of the following: 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.
• 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 use of software for reports, presentations, and routine office administrative 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 multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.