District Professional Engineer

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) reviews of NPDES permit applications in accordance with Chapter 102.
• Participate in NPDES pre-application meetings and coordination with the design engineer and applicants through the permit reviews.
• Conceptual and technical evaluation of proposed Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) BMPs.
• Evaluate descriptive narrative including watershed, soil type, contours, surface water runoff calculations, and E&S/PCSM design specifications.
• Attends pre-construction or complaint investigation meetings as needed.
• Communication with landowners, municipal officials, state and federal agencies, consulting firms, developers, utilities, and conservation associations as needed.
• Visual and hands-on inspection of entire tract of land to verify implementation and maintenance of E&S and PCSM BMPS.
• Provides technical assistance to the public on conservation of soil and water resources.
• Develop, coordinate, and complete various environmental education programs.
• Provide environmental presentations and workshops for private and public sector.
• Write newsletter articles for publication and provide presentations for the public.
• Maintain required time keeping/tracking records and provide a written monthly report of activities to the District Manager.
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions, conferences, and meetings as assigned.
• Congducts general administrative duties and assists with other District programs.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited University or College.
• Possess a current Professional Engineers license valid in the Commonwealth of PA.
• At least 3+ years of equivalent progressive experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Clean Streams Law (Chapters 91, 92, 93, 102, and 105), NPDES program.
• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic concepts.
• Proficient in reviewing Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans and reports, and Erosion and Sediment Control plans and reports.
• Proficient in inspecting construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to be well organized and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to use computer spreadsheets and Microsoft programs effectively.
• Capable of planning and conducting educational/informational programs.
• Ability to use electronic media equipment.
• Capable of keeping records, ability to read maps and plan sets.
• Ability to apply field information to plan drawings and narratives.
• Ability to traverse large tracts of land in all stages of earth disturbance, year-round.
• Possess valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), or other similar certification preferred but not required.