Water Resources - Principal

About the role

You will grow and lead a dynamic Water Resources Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. You will oversee projects and collaborate with clients on various water resources challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept to final design and permitting
• Apply technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses
• Develop and lead the office’s Water Resources Practice, cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and expanding the practice’s presence
• Align office initiatives with company objectives and leverage firm-wide expertise, tools, and resources to ensure success
• Lead and mentor engineers, identify and hire talented staff, foster technical excellence, and build a collaborative, innovative group

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.) required
• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering, including technical expertise in one or more of the following: hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, developing, and leading staff, with a passion for growing and leading teams
• Proven track record of business development, client relationship management, and practice growth
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements

Qualifications

• Required experience in proposal preparation, project planning, execution, and financial management
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements

Skills

• Technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Business development and client relationship management skills
• Project coordination and execution skills
• Regulatory framework knowledge (local, state, and federal)

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package including bonus recognition, employee stock ownership program, mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews, and goal-setting opportunities
• Work-life balance with perks like a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms
• Community involvement through trail workdays, maintaining a pollinator garden, and organizing charity golf tournaments

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements and qualifications listed above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.