What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation - Water Resources Engineer position at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP?
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
WRA is currently seeking an experienced Transportation - Water Resources Engineer in our Pittsburgh, PA regional office. Our clientele includes a wide range of state and local agencies including PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and numerous PA municipalities. Candidate will work with other WRA offices on projects in other regions as well. Responsibilities will include hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage, stormwater management (SWM) and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design primarily for transportation projects. Duties also include environmental permit and contract document development; quality control/peer reviews; marketing and business development support; and staff mentoring and development. Experience on PennDOT projects is required and experience with the PA Turnpike or PA municipalities is a plus.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 5-10 years of hydrology/hydraulics/drainage/SWM/ESC design experience
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
- Experience designing drainage, stormwater management systems/BMP’s, erosion and sediment pollution controls; and preparing contract documents; experience with PA Turnpike Commission, and PA municipalities a plus
- Knowledge of PennDOT/PA Turnpike specifications, policies, and procedures preferred
- Experience with H/H design software including HY-8, NRCS (TR-55/TR-20); HydroCAD, StreamStats, HEC-RAS, et. al.
- Hands-on experience with MicroStation CADD software. Understanding of 3D design, including OpenRoads Designer, a plus.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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Position # 3002
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