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Staff Engineer | Water & Wastewater

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

Are you driven by the opportunity to design and improve systems that have a meaningfulimpact on communities? We are seeking a talented Staff Engineer | Water & Wastewater to join our team in Lehigh Valley, PA. In this key role, you'll contribute to shaping the future of water, wastewater, and environmental systems through impactful design, analysis, and problem-solving. Your work will help clients achieve sustainable, efficient, and innovative solutions that benefit local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Design & Analysis:
  • Conduct studies, reports, and investigations addressing water, wastewater, and environmental challenges based on client needs
  • Design water treatment, storage, and distribution systems
  • Develop wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems
  • Perform hydraulic analyses using computer modeling and hydraulic design software
• Permitting & Documentation:
  • Prepare permit applications for water and wastewater facilities
  • Create contract documents for bidding processes
• Fieldwork: Conduct field inspections and investigations to ensure quality and compliance
• Client Engagement: Attend client meetings, including regular monthly and special-purpose sessions, to present findings and recommendations
• Proposals: Assist in preparing proposals and presentations to support project opportunities
• Team Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with service group staff and other team members to complete projects effectively
  • Support quality control efforts and suggest methods to enhance project quality and outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• E.I.T. certification is preferred
• 2+ years of experience working on projects that include:
  • Water distribution and treatment systems
  • Wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment systems processes
  • Hydraulics
  • Environmental assessments
• Previous experience with a consulting engineering firm is preferred
• Intermediate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity of computer modeling of water systems and PA DEP regulations
• Team player with strong communication and organizational
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver's License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people's everyday lives? Find out why it's #Good2bHRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you'll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG's people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic's Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We've been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We've also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people.

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