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Water Resources Engineer III

McCormick Taylor | CAREERS
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Title
Water Resources Engineer III
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA 17110 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description

Company Overview

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor has an opening for a Water Resources Engineer III to join our Water Resources Engineering Group. Projects range from drainage improvements and flood studies to storm drain design, stormwater management SCM and retrofit design to hydraulic design of bridge and culvert crossings as well as stream restoration and relocation.  The ideal candidate is someone who is looking to grow their career, lead design activies, work with and teach younger designers and engineers and will thrive in a collaborative team environment.  We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple project tasks at one time, meet deadlines, monitor project budgets and work well in a hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Perform hydrologic/hydraulic design tasks, develop and refine H/H models independently, and provide guidance to junior staff
  • Manage SWM, storm drain, sediment control and water quality design projects, including plans, permits, report content and specs/cost estimates with minimal supervision
  • Perform field assessments and construction oversight independently, and provide training/supervision to junior staff
  • Deliver quality projects in accordance with accepted schedule and budget
  • Support of marketing activities and proposal writing
  • Attend client meetings
  • Manage small project teams of junior/midlevel staff and represent as Project Engineer on behalf of client
  • Possess well-established client relationships and continue to identify and recruit new ones, leading to procurement of work
  • Developing project management and budgeting skills

 

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience
  • Degree: BS Required in Civil Engineering, MS Preferred
  • Certifications Needed: Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
  • Proficient in Microstation, InRoads/ GEOPAK
  • Proficient in H&H Analysis Program including at least 5 of the following: TR-20, HY-8, Flowmaster, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow2D, SWMM, PondPack
  • Fully versed in permitting and regulatory protocols, can provide regulatory program support to clients independently
  • Experience leading design tasks and submitting plans for reviews and approvals
  • Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike Projects is preferred.

 

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

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