Water Resources Engineer I/II

McCormick Taylor, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to contribute to projects involving stormwater management and hydraulic design. The successful candidate will work with a team in Philadelphia but also have options for remote work and flexible schedules.

This role offers opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and participation in diverse projects while ensuring compliance with various local regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in water resources related design.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with an interest in Water Resources.
• PA or DE Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Completion of calculations, reports and plans for water resources projects.
• Analysis and design of stormwater management facilities and hydraulic structures.
• Work in collaboration with a design team on multi-discipline based projects.

Skills

Water resources related design

Civil Engineering

Hydrology and Hydraulics engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

InRoads or OpenRoads

PondPack

StormCAD

Job description

Job Description

McCormick Taylor is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Southeast Pennsylvania to assist in the detailed design and delivery of projects and tasks related to stormwater management, drainage, hydropower & hydraulics (H&H), erosion and sediment control, and NPDES permitting. The successful candidate will join our Philadelphia, PA water resources team but will have the opportunity to work out of our New Jersey (Exton) or Delaware office locations and also be able to work remotely with flexible office and work schedules. This position offers growth opportunity with leadership and mentoring of junior designers as well as project management.

Responsibilities

• Completion of calculations, reports and plans in support of water resources related projects including stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control and drainage designs that are in accordance with PennDOT, PTC and PA DEP requirements.
• Analysis and design of stormwater management facilities, hydraulic structures, and roadway drainage systems.
• Work in collaboration with a design team on multi‑discipline based projects.
• Perform independent tasks and review technical work of others.
• Communicate and coordinate with regulatory agencies during the development of project designs and calculations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5‑8+ years of experience in water resources related design.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with an interest in Water Resources, Hydrology and Hydraulics engineering.
• PA or DE Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic calculation procedures related to stormwater management/green infrastructure and drainage designs.
• Familiarity with PennDOT, PA DEP, DelDOT, DNREC, and local county/municipality design standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 permitting.
• Water resources technical design lead and/or project management experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

Additional Skills

• Experience with InRoads or OpenRoads, PondPack, StormCAD.
• Familiar with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, SEPTA, PWD design standards and requirements.
• Experience in either Delaware or New Jersey is considered a plus as there may be occasional project support needs with DelDOT, DNREC, or NJDOT requirements.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic design and reporting related to culverts and bridges.
• Floodplain studies in FEMA detailed and non‑detailed study areas.
• HEC‑RAS 1D, HEC‑RAS 2D, SRH‑2D, TUFLOW, XPSSWMM or PCSWMM.
• Understanding of transportation design and project delivery.
• Understanding and implementation of MS4 permit requirements including TMDLs.
• Proven track record of successfully completing all phases of projects ranging from master planning and conceptual design through construction documentation and administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all our employees and applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. We focus on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values diverse voices so everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.