Principal Engineer - Stormwater & Flood Risk

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of stormwater management, flood control, and drainage infrastructure projects, including pump stations, storage systems, and conveyance networks
• Experience with H&H modeling using industry standard tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, and related platforms
• Direct floodplain analysis, watershed studies, and hydraulic system modeling across urban and riverine environments
• Lead permitting and compliance efforts, including:
• NJDEP Flood Hazard Area (NJAC 7:13)
• NJ Stormwater Rules (NJAC 7:8)
• Understanding of NYSDEC and PADEP regulatory processes preferred
• FEMA/NFIP coordination and floodplain considerations
• NN Infrastructure Bank (NJEIT) funding
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and stakeholders (NJDEP, FEMA, USACE, local authorities)
• Deliver complex programs such as:
• Flood mitigation and resilience projects (e.g., floodwalls, pump stations, drainage upgrades)
• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) LTCPs and sewer system improvements
• Review and approve engineering designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Lead project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Develop innovative, climate-resilient solutions, incorporating future rainfall and flood conditions
• Support business development through client engagement, proposals, and market growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop staff, strengthening capability in stormwater, modeling, and flood risk disciplines

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (NJ required, NY, or PA preferred)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) strongly preferred
• 15+ years of experience in stormwater, drainage, CSO and flood risk engineering
• Advanced experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling across complex systems
• Strong background in:
• Floodplain and floodway analysis
• Stormwater management design (BMPs, green infrastructure, subsurface systems)
• Large-scale sewer and drainage network modeling
• Delivery of major infrastructure and resilience projects, such as:
• Flood mitigation and post storm recovery programs (including FEMA-funded projects)
• CSO Long Term Control Plans and wastewater system upgrades
• Urban drainage and transportation-related stormwater systems
• Deep understanding of NJDEP, NYSDEC, and PADEP requirements
• Experience navigating multi-agency permitting and approvals
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management and funding requirements
• Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Strong client-facing skills with public-sector stakeholders
• Ability to solve complex, non-routine engineering problems
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites and attend key meetings as required

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills
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