Principal Engineer Civil
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead the delivery and growth of stormwater and flood risk services across New Jersey, New York and Eastern Pennsylvania. This role focuses on solving complex flooding, drainage, and resilience challenges for municipal, utility, and infrastructure clients. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in hydrology, hydraulics and NJ regulatory processes. Extensive experience navigating regional regulatory frameworks, and a proven track record delivering large-scale stormwater and flood mitigation is preferred. This individual will act as a technical leader, client advisor, and mentor, driving high-quality project delivery and supporting strategic growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (NJ required, NY, or PA preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in stormwater, drainage, CSO and flood risk engineering
- Advanced experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling across complex systems
- Strong background in: Floodplain and floodway analysis, Stormwater management design (BMPs, green infrastructure, subsurface systems), Large-scale sewer and drainage network modeling, Delivery of major infrastructure and resilience projects, such as: Flood mitigation and post storm recovery programs (including FEMA-funded projects), Urban drainage and transportation-related stormwater systems
- Deep understanding of NJDEP, NYSDEC, and PADEP requirements
- Experience navigating multi-agency permitting and approvals
- Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management and funding requirements
- Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Strong client-facing skills with public-sector stakeholders
- Ability to solve complex, non-routine engineering problems
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
- Willingness to travel to project sites and attend key meetings as required as needed
Nice To Haves
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of stormwater management, flood control, and drainage infrastructure projects, including pump stations, storage systems, and conveyance networks
- Experience with H&H modeling using industry standard tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, and related platforms
- Direct floodplain analysis, watershed studies, and hydraulic system modeling across urban and riverine environments
- Lead permitting and compliance efforts, including: NJDEP Flood Hazard Area (NJAC 7:13), NJ Stormwater Rules (NJAC 7:8), Understanding of NYSDEC and PADEP regulatory processes preferred, FEMA/NFIP coordination and floodplain considerations
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and stakeholders (NJDEP, FEMA, USACE, local authorities)
- Deliver complex programs such as: Flood mitigation and resilience projects (e.g., floodwalls, pump stations, drainage upgrades)
- Review and approve engineering designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
- Lead project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk
- Develop innovative, climate-resilient solutions, incorporating future rainfall and flood conditions
- Support business development through client engagement, proposals, and market growth initiatives
- Mentor and develop staff, strengthening capability in stormwater, modeling, and flood risk disciplines
Benefits
- personal and group performance bonuses
- 401k
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- short-term/long-term disability
- paid holidays
- PTO
- parental leave
- company paid life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
