We are looking for a Staff Engineer to contribute to our water & wastewater projects on a full-time, direct basis; this person will be expected to focus on our wastewater treatment & conveyance projects. This position will be based at our office in Philadelphia, PA (but we are willing to consider alternative locations for the right candidate!).
Our team coordinates with a variety of private Land Developers, Corporations, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, and Transportation DOT's/Agencies in the Mid-Atlantic Region; our staff have the opportunity to work with many different clients on a variety of projects in cooperation with team members from our other offices - this approach provides an opportunity for every employee to be involved with projects where their capabilities & expertise are needed!
This person will be expected to support various projects by performing a wide range of tasks related to water/wastewater facilities: hydraulic modeling, pump stations & booster stations, wastewater treatment, water treatment, sludge processing, water intake facilities, low-pressure sewers, regulatory permitting, and plan / report preparation.
Primary Responsibilities:- Work with multiple clients in the Mid-Atlantic region (with a focus on Pennsylvania & New Jersey) to assist with the development of design criteria / parameters for water / wastewater facilities (including treatment, conveyance and regulatory permitting).
- Design project plans and assist with the development of associated technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water / wastewater treatment & conveyance projects; this will include coordination with regulatory agencies for associated permitting.
- Communicate with the team as well as clients regarding the development / design and construction of projects.
- Perform occasional field data collection and site visits; Construction Administration services will also be required (as needed and as appropriate).
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
- 4+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with wastewater / wet utility projects.
Preferred Qualifications:- PE in PA is a plus!
- Experience working on design and regulatory permitting activities throughout the region; experience working with PA & NJ DEP's is a plus!
- Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
- Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!