Water Resources Engineer

TranSystems Corporation is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Wayne, PA, to support projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The role involves hydrologic and hydraulic design for bridge projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience and a passion for sustainable water management. The position follows a hybrid model, requiring regular office attendance.
Overview

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our "Wayne, PA" office.

Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Wayne, PA office is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in H&H design to join our established transportation practice. In this role you will be responsible for the successful performance of hydrologic and hydraulic design/analysis of bridge projects along with the preparation of H&H reports. You will also work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects, including permitting, bridge and roadway. In addition to transportation projects, the water resources group supports other departments engaging in planning, environmental, and land development design, particularly when floodplain management expertise is needed. It is expected that you will function as a lead technical design engineer and depending on level of experience, you may also serve as the Project Manager of various projects. It is expected that you will work independently and will supervise the work of less experienced engineers and mentor them as you help to develop their technical and inter-personal skills. You will be mentored by our senior staff and have the opportunity to engage and assist with new project pursuits, including Qualifications and Technical Proposal preparation, Scope of Service and Fee Proposal development, and networking opportunities through professional society events.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Water Resources Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Serve as a Water Resources Engineer for transportation, planning, and land development projects.
• Participate in field reconnaissance activities to document existing conditions for project design development.
• Prepare bridge and culvert hydraulic design plans and calculations using MicroStation, GeoPak, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and HEC-RAS design software.
• Develop drainage and erosion control plans and calculations for transportation projects using MicroStation, GeoPak, and ORD software.
• Prepare design documents and summary reports for submittal to various owners and agencies for technical review.
• Participate in project design and review meetings as necessary.
• Communicate internally and externally with project team members, client representatives, and permitting agencies.
• Participate in the development of the project/task work plans.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a 4-yr accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of related H&H design experience.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Windows Office Suite
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:
• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience in more advanced Hydraulic Designs

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $73,000-$128,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Wayne, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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