Civil Engineering
Principal Water Resources Engineer
Jersey City, NJ
$137,000 to $174,000 a year
The employer is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm serving public agencies and private developers.
Our Jersey City office is growing, and we need a Principal Water Resources Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Jersey City location.
What you’ll do
- Prepare master plans and engineering reports for municipal clients
- Support grant applications and regulatory submittals
- Design water distribution, sewer and pump station improvements
- Model hydrology and hydraulics for flood control and stormwater projects
- Analyze data in GIS to support capital planning
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Understanding of hydraulics and hydrology
- Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or SWMM
- Working GIS skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- PE license
- Experience with InfoWater or WaterGEMS
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Jersey City, NJ is $137,000 – $174,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness stipend
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
