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Senior Water Resources Engineer - Transportation

True North Consultants
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Newark, Delaware

IDj-661

Job TypeDirect Hire

Remote TypeHybrid

Why Work for This Organization?

This client, is not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; they're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, they're an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. They’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join them to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

Salary Range

$88k to $135k

What are your salary expectations?

  • This client will pay more for qualified candidates*

Full Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical/Prescription Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

This individual will support transportation projects by performing a wide range of water resources related tasks.

Tasks May Include But Are Not Limited To

hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

stormwater

drainage and erosion

sediment control design

flood studies

bridge hydraulics and scour analysis

plan and report preparation

Their Transportation Team serves Transportation Agencies and Municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Private land developers, Corporations and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

  • Engineer will support H&H, ES&C, drainage and SWM tasks associated with bridge replacement and highway improvement projects for multiple clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with a focus in Delaware and the surrounding states.
  • Engineer will interact with clients regarding technical challenges with opportunities to perform project management if desired.
  • Engineer will develop plans, technical reports and specifications.
  • This position will offer diversified projects and assignments with different clients.

Required Attributes

  • PE
  • Required Education: BSCE
  • Years of work experience: 5-12 years.
  • Experience including: hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling of natural systems and stormwater collection systems, floodplain management and modeling, stream restoration design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, scour analysis, erosion and sediment control design, drainage design, stormwater management design, plan review and plan and report preparation.
  • Essential Software Tools: Microstation v8i, ArcGIS, HY-8, HEC-RAS, Storm and SewerCAD, WinTR-55, WinTR-20, HydroCAD, SMS/SRH2D
  • Produces high quality technical writing for use in reports, specifications, studies, and other engineering documents
  • Plan production via MicroStation with design experience strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of state DOT design criteria with prior project experience with DelDOT, MDSHA, VDOT, DCDOT, and/or PennDOT projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and written skills

Computer Skills Required

Microstation ORD, ArcGIS, HY-8, HEC-RAS, Storm and SewerCAD, WinTR-55, WinTR-20, HydroCAD, SMS/SRH2D.

Preferred Attributes

  • Masters Preferred
  • Exhibit leadership qualities necessary to lead project related tasks and mentor entry level engineers.
  • Comfort interacting with clients regarding technical challenges with opportunities to perform project management if desired.
  • A strongly motivated individual with the ability to work on multiple concurrent assignments while serving multiple roles within a team environment.

Interacting in the engineering community via leadership positions in professional societies is preferred and encouraged.

Salary : $88,000 - $135,000

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