Lead Civil Engineer
About The Position
TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for its growing Engineering team in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The role supports permitting, design, and construction for technically challenging projects, primarily serving industrial, utility, and renewable energy clients. The office is described as a vibrant, dynamic, fast-paced, and teamwork-oriented environment offering a broad spectrum of professional experiences. The successful candidate will lead civil design and engineering work, including stormwater management, erosion control, site grading, and related civil-site design. The position includes preparing applications for local land development approvals and state environmental permits, developing designs and plan sheets in Civil 3D, and supporting reports, plans, and specifications for client and governmental approvals and construction. The role also requires responsive collaboration with staff, peers, management, and clients. The salary range is USD $110,000 to $140,000 per year. An employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against yearly Key Performance Indicators. TRC offers benefits based on employment status and other applicable factors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania.
- 6–10 years of engineering experience providing civil-site design, including stormwater management systems, site grading, road alignment, and similar tasks.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with HydroCAD or other stormwater modeling/hydrology software.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Valid driver’s license without major violations.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Solid technical and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with energy-related projects, including electrical substations and renewable energy such as wind and solar.
- Experience independently analyzing and interpreting data regarding site uses and topography to develop stormwater management plans and best management practices.
- Experience designing and developing erosion and sediment control plans.
- Site grading and contouring design experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a design and engineering team in performing calculations and developing designs.
- Design stormwater management systems and erosion control facilities for civil engineering projects.
- Prepare applications for local land development approvals and state environmental permits.
- Perform engineering calculations supporting stormwater and general civil designs.
- Develop designs and plan sheets in Civil 3D.
- Assist in developing reports, plans, and specifications for client and governmental approvals and construction.
- Interact responsively with staff, peers, management, and clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) package with traditional and Roth options and Company match.
- Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
- At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence, including for part-time employees.
- Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
