Principal Water Resources Engineer
About The Position
The Principal Water Resources Engineer leads complex environmental engineering work involving the planning, analysis, and design of solutions that support environmental protection, water sustainability, and public health. Working with minimal supervision, the role applies advanced technical expertise to complex problems across natural and engineered systems. It addresses protection of the environment and public health, including mitigation and prevention of degradation to water, soils, air quality, and habitats. The position may lead technical work in water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, stormwater management, solid and hazardous waste management, and related practice areas. It is accountable for high-quality engineering analyses, designs, and recommendations with significant project impact. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field and typically at least 10 years of related experience. The posting states that incumbents are typically certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through SMS competencies.
Requirements
- Advanced expertise in environmental engineering principles, practices, and regulations.
- Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems.
- Strong judgment in applying engineering standards and best practices.
- Effective leadership and communication skills within technical teams.
- Typically a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in environmental engineering or a related field.
- Typically certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex technical analyses and engineering design efforts.
- Prepare, review, and approve advanced technical reports and engineering deliverables.
- Develop and design environmental protection systems and infrastructure for complex projects.
- Lead development of facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
- Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration of multidisciplinary inputs.
- Provide technical leadership during permitting, regulatory coordination, and vendor engagement.
- Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needs evolve.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow in their roles.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Employee referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Long-term care insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
