Civil Engineer II

About the job

Liberty Environmental, Inc., founded in 2004 and headquartered in Reading, PA, provides environmental consulting and engineering services to clients across the United States and in many industries. Other branch offices are located in Lancaster, PA, Berwyn, PA, Lebanon, NJ, and New York City.

Our staff is composed of national experts in air quality management, water and waste management, environmental compliance, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas management, storage tank management, natural resources, and geotechnical engineering.

We are seeking to fill a Civil Engineer II role in our company at our Reading, Pennsylvania office.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Civil Engineer II applicant should possess a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and practices, including NPDES permits and other permitting programs, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and familiarity with industry standards and regulations. A strong background in hydrologic modeling and analytical skills including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and similar applications.  The candidate will perform as a member of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Reports To: Group Practice Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with projects related to environmental protection, wastewater and stormwater management.
• Perform field inspections and oversight.
• Prepare NPDES and other regulated permit applications.
• Prepare drawings detailing design work.
• Experience with Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey permitting stormwater, wastewater, soil erosion and sediment control, and general site planning.
• Establish and monitor schedules and budgets as they are related to the assigned projects.
• Contributing to diverse design projects encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional land development, civil site design, and erosion control measures.
• CAD design and drafting of site layouts, roadway, utilities, storm water management systems, and grading using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Evaluating various engineering alternatives and resolving technical challenges.
• Collaborating closely with the project manager, design lead, and CAD designers to uphold company standards and best practices.
• Engaging in client interaction and providing support as necessary.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering (MS Degree is a plus)
• 6 years’ experience in the environmental engineering field with a strong background development of civil infrastructure projects, landfill design and construction, stormwater design, and wastewater management.

Required Skills:

• Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey Professional Engineering License Preffered.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics design and analysis software, (e.g. HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Knowledgeable in the current PADEP & NJDEP Stormwater Management (SWM) Rules, Pennsylvania & New Jersey Stormwater BMP Manual/Green Infrastructure, PennDOT and PADEP waterway obstruction (PA Code Chapter 105) NJDEP Division of Land Resource Protection permits.
• Proficiency in CAD software for drafting and design purposes.
• Ability to travel as necessary to complete duties.
• Driver’s License

Preferred skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Proficient technical writing skills and understanding of industry-standard IT applications
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities effectively.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, Full Time (8 AM – 5PM)

Work Setting:

• In-person
• Office: 70%
• Field (Outside Project Sites): 30%
• Travel: Primarily PA, NJ and NY

Benefits: Liberty offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, medical expense reimbursement plans, income protection accounts, retirement savings / 401k match plans, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, employee assistance program, physical fitness membership reimbursement, PPE reimbursement, paid parental leave and other benefits and programs.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Liberty Environmental, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Liberty Environmental, Inc. reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Liberty Environmental, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.