Project Manager: Water Resources Engineer

Founded in 1998 with the specific mission of providing integrated ecological and engineering consulting services, Princeton Hydro offers expertise in natural resource management, water resources engineering, geotechnical design & investigation, and regulatory compliance.

About the role

Princeton Hydro is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Water Resources Engineer to join its mission‑driven team. The individual will provide civil and water resources engineering expertise, including hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, to support ecological restoration, natural resources, and geotechnical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions for engineering problems, concerns, or conflicts and assume project ownership.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, balancing technical responsibilities with project planning, resource coordination, client engagement, and successful project delivery.
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, sign and seal construction documents, and complete critical‑path project schedules.
• Perform stormwater management reviews, inspections, and summary reports.
• Attend and provide testimony at Planning Board meetings as an expert for the board and for objectors.
• Perform construction oversight for various restoration projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering projects while balancing technical execution, project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including writing proposals, technical reports, and presenting technical information to clients.
• Excellent time‑management skills that allow for simultaneous management of multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from the Trenton, NJ headquarters or Sicklerville, NJ regional office.
• Ongoing professional development and conference participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 5% company match.
• Paid vacation and personal time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fully paid office closure during the last week of December.

Pay

Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000 per year (commensurate with experience).