Lochner ยท 16 hours ago
Sr. Water Resources Land Development Engineer
Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients. The Sr. Water Resources Land Development Engineer will independently progress design to gain agency approval for various water resource tasks, mentor junior staff, and optimize work processes while ensuring project scope, schedule, and budget are met.
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Responsibilities
Independently progresses design to gain agency approval of at least 3 of the following: stormwater management BMPs, storm drainage systems, erosion & sediment control, grading
Demonstrated understanding of either PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike design criteria and standards
Experience in the preparation of quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, plans, specifications and drainage reports
Mentor and train junior staff members
Develop technical scope and price proposals for water resource tasks
Effectively plan/communicate/coordinate their own work and 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 that may arise during the development of projects
Applies experience to see beyond the task at hand to anticipate risk and the effect of their design on other project elements
Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to assist on water resource projects across the region/country
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree
Pennsylvania PE required
8+ years of experience in related water resources design and management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency designing with MicroStation and stormwater software (HydroCAD, Hydraflow, Pondpack, or SWMM)
Independently progresses design to gain agency approval of at least 3 of the following: stormwater management BMPs, storm drainage systems, erosion & sediment control, grading
Demonstrated understanding of either PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike design criteria and standards
Experience in the preparation of quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, plans, specifications and drainage reports
Mentor and train junior staff members
Develop technical scope and price proposals for water resource tasks
Effectively plan/communicate/coordinate their own work and 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 that may arise during the development of projects
Applies experience to see beyond the task at hand to anticipate risk and the effect of their design on other project elements
Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to assist on water resource projects across the region/country
Preferred
Experience gaining permits/approvals such as: NPDES Permit, DEP General Permit GP-11, Joint Permit Applications and Conservation District
Experience performing hydrological and hydraulic calculations and models using HEC-RAS
Proficiency designing with Civil3D or Open Roads Designer
Benefits
Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
Paid Family Leave
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
Education and Training Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
Company
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Lochner offers services such as planning, environmental consulting, design, construction engineering, and inspection.
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