Project Manager: Water Resources Engineer

Princeton Hydro • Trenton, NJ

9d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1998 with the specific mission of providing integrated ecological and engineering consulting services, Princeton Hydro offers expertise in natural resource management, water resources engineering, geotechnical design & investigation, and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced project manager/water resources engineer to join our mission-driven team. We’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise, project management experience, collaborative spirit, and an interest in sustainable engineering solutions. This individual will play a key role in providing civil and water resources engineering expertise, including hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, to support ecological restoration, natural resources, and geotechnical engineering projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering projects while balancing technical execution, project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities; including writing proposals, technical reports, and presenting technical information to clients
• Excellent time management skills that allow for the simultaneous management of multiple tasks
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

• If you don’t meet every qualification listed above but believe you would be a great fit at Princeton Hydro, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions for engineering problems, concerns, or conflicts and take on a project ownership role
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, balancing technical responsibilities with project planning, resource coordination, client engagement, and successful project delivery.
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, engineer's estimates, sign and seal construction documents and complete critical path project schedules
• Perform stormwater management reviews, inspections, and summary reports
• Attend and provide testimony at Planning Board meetings as an expert for the planning board and for objectors
• Perform construction oversight for various restoration projects
• Supervise and mentor junior staff
• Other duties as requested

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility and reduced commuting to either our Trenton, NJ headquarters or Sicklerville, NJ regional office
• Ongoing professional development and conference participation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 5% company match
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fully paid office closure during the last week of December, giving employees time to reset before the New Year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level