Senior Water Resources Designer

Our client, a reputable and forward-thinking engineering firm specializing in water resources, is actively seeking a highly skilled Water Resources Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative and impactful water resource management projects either in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The compensation for this role goes up to $110K for the most experienced candidate. Responsibilities: • Design & Drafting: Prepare layouts, schedules, sketches, and detailed construction drawings from verbal instructions, rough sketches, or simple diagrams. Utilize Civil 3D, Revit, and AutoCAD to develop precise engineering drawings for water resources and wastewater infrastructure projects. • Project Support: Assist in the investigation, planning, and execution of project tasks, including engineering calculations and graphic presentations for specific segments of larger water resource assignments. • Contract & Shop Drawings: Coordinate and prepare contract drawings and check shop drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with client specifications. • Material & Equipment Selection: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, tools, and specifications for wastewater collection and distribution system designs. Under the guidance of senior engineers, research equipment options and contribute to design adjustments or enhancements. • Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams, contributing to the development of comprehensive design packages while assisting with other related tasks as assigned by the Project Designer/Engineer. • Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and quality of designs and documentation, actively contributing to the success of the project by maintaining high standards. Requirements: • Education: Technical or Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited technical institution or college. • Experience: A minimum of 4+ years of design experience in wastewater collection and distribution systems, with a strong understanding of water resources engineering. • Software Proficiency: Solid experience using Civil 3D, Revit, and AutoCAD for engineering design, drafting, and layout creation. • Technical Expertise: Knowledge of design, calculations, and planning for wastewater systems, including infrastructure, collection, and distribution components. • Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, clients, and vendors. Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. • Attention to Detail: Ability to work meticulously on designs and documents, ensuring precision in all aspects of the engineering process. • Licensure: While not required, certification or licensure (e.g., Engineer-in-Training) is a plus. EOE Not ready to apply or have some further questions? Contact Scott at or 717-761-8095 for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2026-03-04