Transportation - Water Resources Engineer

Whitman,-Requardt-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental/Maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Transportation - Water Resources Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will conduct hydrologic/hydraulic studies, drainage and SWM design for transportation projects, and prepare permits and contract documents.

The role requires PA PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months, with experience on PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects considered a plus. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience.
• PA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months via comity.
• Experience with PennDOT/PA Turnpike specs and projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies and drainage/SWM/ESC design for transportation projects.
• Prepare environmental permits and contract documents, perform QC/peer reviews.
• Support marketing and business development; mentor staff.

Skills

Hydrology design

Hydraulics

Drainage

SWM

ESC design

H/H software

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

HY-8

TR-55/TR-20 (NRCS)

HydroCAD

StreamStats

HEC-RAS

MicroStation CADD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Full Time Pittsburgh, PA, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is currently seeking an experienced Transportation - Water Resources Engineer in our Pittsburgh, PA regional office. Our clientele includes a wide range of state and local agencies including PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and numerous PA municipalities. Candidate will work with other WRA offices on projects in other regions as well. Responsibilities will include hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage, stormwater management (SWM) and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design primarily for transportation projects. Duties also include environmental permit and contract document development; quality control/peer reviews; marketing and business development support; and staff mentoring and development. Experience on PennDOT projects is required and experience with the PA Turnpike or PA municipalities is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 5-10 years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
• Experience designing drainage, stormwater management systems/BMP’s, erosion and sediment pollution controls; and preparing contract documents; experience with PA Turnpike Commission, and PA municipalities a plus
• Knowledge of PennDOT/PA Turnpike specifications, policies, and procedures preferred
• Experience with H/H design software includingHY-8,NRCS (TR-55/TR-20); HydroCAD, StreamStats, HEC-RAS, et. al.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation CADD software. Understanding of 3D design, including OpenRoads Designer, a plus.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).