Senior Water Resources Engineers work with us! We embrace a flexible work environment. Work from home or one of our office locations. High Bridge, Netcong, Asbury Park, NJ or Philadelphia, PA. Must be able to commute as needed into one of our office locations.

Position Summary

The Senior Water Resources Engineer will play a key role in the planning and implementation of a diversity of water resources projects including stream, floodplain, and riparian restoration; wetland creation and restoration; pond and lake management; bank stabilization and infrastructure protection; and green stormwater infrastructure; as well as the studies that support these projects. This position requires 10+ years of experience.in the study, design, permitting, and construction of water resources projects, or a suitable equivalent. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and adept problem-solver with strong technical skills and the desire to work on a variety of water resources projects with engineers, ecologists, and landscape architects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer for water resources projects, including analysis, design, permitting, and construction services related to stream, floodplain, and riparian restoration; wetland creation and restoration; pond and lake management; bank stabilization and infrastructure protection; and green stormwater infrastructure;
• Project management, including oversight of contract, scope, schedule, and budget;
• Preparation of engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, permitting packages, bid documents, letters, and other documents in accordance with company standards;
• Preparation of proposals and fee estimates to secure future work;
• Mentoring junior staff and providing quality control/quality assurance review of work products;
• Regular communication with the Director of Water Resources;
• Coordination and collaboration with other technical divisions within the firm, subcontractors, and project partners; and
• Establishing and maintaining business relationships.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering;
• Current Professional Engineering (P.E.) license;
• Ten or more years of work experience relevant to the above listed responsibilities;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude;
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic;
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the teams success;
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment; and
• Valid drivers license.

Desired Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of one or more aquatic ecosystem (e.g., river mechanics, wetland hydrology, etc.);
• Relevant value-added certifications (e.g., Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)); and/or
• Experience with any/all of the following software applications: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWAT, SWMM, SPARROW.

Who We Are:

E&LP is a multidisciplinary engineering firm providing professional consulting services in civil/site, environmental, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, geotechnical, natural resources, renewable energy, and project management fields. We support public and private clients in a wide range of markets throughout the entire life cycle of the project, from initial concept and feasibility to project completion and lifecycle maintenance. Our services are provided on projects throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), Professional Planners (PP), Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP), and Professional Land Surveyors (PLS). We are a registered Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with offices in High Bridge, Asbury Park, and Netcong, NJ as well as Philadelphia, PA.

What Does Culture Mean to E&LP?

Quality, Trust, Respect.

• Good enough is not good enough; Demands high standards and quality service
• Give our employees the freedom to create their own success or failure
• We believe in accountability, not blame. We identify the cause preventing success, we debate, we resolve
• Encourages balance between personal and work life
• Welcomes employee participation in shaping the company and its future
• Inspires creativity and innovation in design to create a unique work product

To learn more about E&LP visit us @ Careers | Engineering & Land Planning Associates, Inc. (elp-inc.com)

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.