Water Resources Engineer III

Verdantas • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join its expanding Mid-Atlantic team at either the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, or Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, office. The role applies water resources engineering skills to flood control and stormwater infrastructure projects, including levee systems, pump stations, dams, and other flood control systems, in collaboration with experienced engineers.

The engineer will support design and study assignments through field investigations, regulatory and permitting research, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, preparation of reports and technical studies, drafting design packages and contract drawings, permit applications, cost estimates, specifications, and construction administration. The position also interfaces with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors and may attend client or public meetings.

The successful candidate is collaborative, solutions-oriented, detail-focused, and able to work independently while communicating clearly with project teams and clients. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in water resources engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Three to seven years of experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

• A focus in water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior H&H experience.
• Experience with GIS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, and HEC-RAS software.
• Experience with local, state, and federal flood regulations, including knowledge of FEMA maps and studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with flood control projects, including levee systems, pump stations, and dams.
• Assist engineers with stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field investigations to support design and study assignments.
• Research regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Draft design packages and contract drawings.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Perform H&H modeling and prepare related reports.
• Assist with preparing technical studies, reports, and project specifications.
• Provide cost-estimating support services.
• Support construction administration.
• Interface with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors as required.
• Attend client or public meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

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