Project Engineer- Water Resources

Gilmore & Associates•Center Valley, PA

About The Position

The Project Engineer executes specialized water resources assignments and projects from initial planning through final delivery, emphasizing technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, quality, and on-time completion. The position provides project ownership and defined responsibilities, and offers opportunities to develop expertise, represent municipal authority clients, contribute at public meetings, collaborate with project teams, and provide direction to junior staff. The role plans, designs, and manages capital improvement projects; prepares Federal and State regulatory permit applications and plans; develops bid documents; conducts site investigations, construction observation, and field reconnaissance; and reviews private development plans for compliance with authority water and sewer standards. The Project Engineer manages multiple assignments, supports client and stakeholder relationships, shares technical information at public meetings, and works with project teams and support staff. Occasional regional travel is required. The employee must be able to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours as required. Work is generally performed in a quiet-to-moderate-noise office environment, with outdoor work at construction sites where conditions may vary. Compliance with applicable health and safety requirements is imperative.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related area.
Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
Project management experience, including organizing technical work, managing defined deliverables, and following assignments through completion.
Experience coordinating or directing support staff and monitoring delegated work.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, with a commitment to quality and timely completion.
Sound judgment, candor, and ethical behavior while maintaining 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 cooperatively as part of a project team.
Ability to gather relevant information, apply established guidelines, and exercise independent judgment within one'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 travel regionally occasionally and work additional and/or nonstandard office hours as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage capital improvement projects from start to finish while maintaining technical quality, accuracy, and schedule discipline.
Prepare accurate 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, ensuring 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 stakeholders.
Attend public meetings, including Authority Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors meetings, and contribute clear, factual technical information.
Coordinate or direct support staff, set clear expectations, and monitor follow-through on delegated work.