Civil Engineer (Ecological Restoration)
Princeton Hydro is an ecological and engineering consulting firm founded in 1998, and they are seeking a Civil Engineer to join their team in Trenton, NJ. The role involves performing technical analyses and calculations for civil engineering applications, collaborating on engineering challenges, and assisting with design plans and fieldwork.
Responsibilities
- Grow as an engineer by performing technical analyses and calculations for civil engineering applications including stormwater management, river and wetland restoration, and dam removal/restoration
- Collaborate with your manager to solve engineering challenges and progressively take on project ownership
- Assist with preparing design plans, technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, and critical path project schedules
- Perform construction-related fieldwork and/or oversight (e.g., stream surveys and restoration, dam inspections, stormwater management facilities)
- Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers committed to improving ecosystems, communities, and quality of life
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or water resources engineering (or related field) from an ABET-accredited university
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Strong technical writing and oral communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- 0-3 years of applicable work experience
- EIT certification (preferred)
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary projects involving design, permitting, and construction oversight
- Experience with hydrologic modeling (HMS, HydroCAD) and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS – steady and unsteady flow)
- Experience with GIS
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility and reduced commuting
- 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, giving employees time to reset before the New Year
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