Senior Water Engineer, Land Development
About The Position
Egis is seeking a Senior Water Engineer, Land Development, for its Pittsburgh or Camp Hill, Pennsylvania office. The role contributes to water resource design and management for land development and infrastructure projects, progressing designs through agency approval and coordinating technical work to meet project scope, schedule, and budget. The position also involves mentoring junior staff, developing proposals, managing project issues, and anticipating design risks and impacts on other project elements. The successful candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, a Pennsylvania PE license, and at least eight years of relevant water resources design and management experience. Required technical capabilities include design with MicroStation and stormwater software, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and modeling using HEC-RAS, and proficiency with Civil3D or Open Roads Designer. The role is based in Pittsburgh or Camp Hill, PA; flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities, may be available where business needs allow.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least 8 years of experience in related water resources design and management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency designing with MicroStation and stormwater software such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, Pondpack, or SWMM.
- Experience obtaining permits and approvals, such as NPDES permits, DEP General Permit GP-11, Joint Permit Applications, and Conservation District approvals.
- Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and modeling using HEC-RAS.
- Proficiency designing with Civil3D or Open Roads Designer.
Responsibilities
- Independently progress designs to obtain agency approval for at least three of the following: stormwater management BMPs, storm drainage systems, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
- Apply an understanding of PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike design criteria and standards.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, plans, specifications, and drainage reports.
- Mentor and train junior staff members.
- Develop technical scopes and price proposals for water resource tasks.
- Plan, communicate, and coordinate personal work and the work of others contributing to water resource design to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor and communicate project-related issues, scope changes, and budget variances during project development.
- Anticipate risks and how designs may affect other project elements.
- Optimize work processes and support continuous improvement.
- Assist with water resource projects across the region and country.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Paid family leave.
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Potential incentive compensation, where applicable.
- Professional development opportunities and other employee programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
