Project Engineer- Water Resources

Gilmore & Associates•Center Valley, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer executes specialized water resources assignments and projects from initial planning through final delivery, with a strong focus on technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, quality, and on-time completion. The role offers project ownership and defined responsibilities, with opportunities to build expertise, represent municipal authority clients, contribute at public meetings, collaborate with project teams, and provide direction to junior staff. The position plans, designs, and manages capital improvement projects; prepares regulatory permit applications, plans, bid documents, and specifications; conducts site investigations and construction observation; and reviews private development plans for compliance with authority water and sewer standards. The Project Engineer manages multiple assignments, supports client relationships, contributes technical information at public meetings, and works independently and collaboratively. Occasional regional travel and additional or nonstandard office hours may be required. Work is generally performed in a quiet-to-moderate office environment, with outdoor work at construction sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related area.
Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
Project management experience organizing detailed technical work, managing defined deliverables, and following assignments through completion.
Experience coordinating or directing support staff, setting clear expectations, and monitoring delegated work.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with commitment to quality and completing work correctly and on time.
Sound judgment, candor, and ethical behavior while preserving quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including preparing precise letters and complex reports and presenting technical information clearly and professionally.
Knowledge of public water and wastewater system design, planning, and regulatory processes.
Ability to interact with Federal, State, and Local government agencies and officials.
Ability to work independently on defined responsibilities and contribute cooperatively and dependably as part of a project team.
Ability to gather information, apply established guidelines, and exercise independent judgment within the individual’s technical expertise.
Ability to analyze complex problems, collaborate, evaluate practical alternatives, and recommend well-supported solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD, and hydraulics/hydrology software.
Ability to talk and hear; often stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and manipulate keyboard keys; occasionally reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must adhere to health and safety requirements in the office and at construction sites, including those in the Health & Safety Manual.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of water resources engineering experience involving planning, investigations, compliance, reporting, and design of conveyance and distribution systems and treatment facilities.
AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage capital improvement projects from start to finish, maintaining technical quality, accuracy, and schedule discipline.
Prepare Federal and State regulatory permit applications and plans in accordance with established requirements.
Develop complete, coordinated bid documents, including detailed plans and specifications.
Conduct site investigations, construction observation, and field reconnaissance; document findings and follow issues through resolution.
Review private development plans for compliance with applicable authority water and sewer standards, policies, and procedures.
Prioritize and manage multiple client assignments and projects through organized planning, dependable follow-through, and timely completion.
Identify opportunities to introduce clients to relevant professional services across disciplines and office locations while preserving trusted relationships.
Support the Project Manager in establishing and maintaining professional, responsive relationships with clients, subcontractors, public officials, and other project stakeholders.
Attend and contribute clear, factual technical information at Authority Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors meetings.
Coordinate or direct support staff, set expectations, and monitor delegated work.
Occasionally travel regionally and work additional or nonstandard office hours as required.