Senior Water Resources Engineer
Our client is a nationally recognised engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering transportation, municipal, and water resources projects across Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. As their Pittsburgh team continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to provide technical leadership on a diverse portfolio of hydrology and hydraulics projects.
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex drainage, stormwater, watershed, floodplain, and transportation infrastructure projects while supporting key public-sector clients, including municipalities, county agencies, and state DOTs.
Responsibilities
- Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects
- Develop and review drainage studies, stormwater management reports, floodplain analyses, and watershed assessments
- Perform modelling for bridge and culvert hydraulics, roadway drainage systems, and flood risk mitigation projects
- Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for H&H-related projects
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and support project delivery efforts
- Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
- Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and engineering documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to staff development initiatives
- Assist with business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management
- Support quality control reviews and ensure technical excellence across project deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence required
- 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering
- Strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, drainage design, and floodplain modelling
- Experience working on transportation and municipal infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, SWMM, or similar modelling platforms
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical studies and engineering designs
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients and regulators
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage project responsibilities
Preferred Experience
- PennDOT project experience
- Bridge and culvert hydraulic design
- FEMA floodplain studies and CLOMR/LOMR processes
- Watershed planning and resiliency initiatives
- Civil 3D, GIS, and drainage modelling software
- Proposal development and project pursuit support
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Strong project backlog with long-term stability
- Exposure to high-profile transportation and municipal projects
- Opportunity to take on increasing technical leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative culture with a clear path for career advancement
- Access to industry-leading projects and multidisciplinary teams
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Water Resources Engineer looking to take a lead technical role on impactful infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania while continuing to grow their career within an established and expanding engineering practice.
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