Water Resources Project Lead — Engineer & PM, NYC

Talent Edge Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Excellent healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our client’s Water Resources team in New York City. The hybrid role leads hydraulic design and water infrastructure projects from concept to delivery, with opportunities to impact communities.

The candidate will work on hydraulic modeling, design deliverables, and coordination with municipalities and regulatory agencies, with potential growth into project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Proficiency with InfoWater, SWMM/PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS.
• Familiarity with NYSDEC and Army Corps permitting.
• PE license (Project Manager) or ability to obtain within 12 months if Design Engineer.
• Local to the NYC/NJ area.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic design and engineering calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrologic models using InfoWater, SWMM, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS.
• Produce engineering plans, reports, and design deliverables.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships (Project Manager track).
• Participate in field investigations and site visits as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

InfoWater

SWMM/PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our client’s Water Resources team in New York City. The hybrid role leads hydraulic design and water infrastructure projects from concept to delivery, with opportunities to impact communities.

The candidate will work on hydraulic modeling, design deliverables, and coordination with municipalities and regulatory agencies, with potential growth into project management responsibilities.