Principal Water Resources Engineer, Technical Lead and Project Manager

ERM is seeking a hands-on Principal Water Resources Engineer, Technical Lead and Project Manager in our Atlantic Central Region (PA, NY, MD, Washington DC, CT) to support and grow ERM's water resources, climate change and modeling service area. Additional locations may be considered for the ideal candidate.

In this role, you will focus on leading technical projects and managing a team of water resources professionals supporting a number of surface water projects for energy clients domestically and globally. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Technical Lead and Project Manager conducting and overseeing a variety of water resources related projects including marine and freshwater environment to support climate resilient infrastructures, flood risk and contaminant sediment management.
• Direct and monitor project management activities. Specific tasks include:
  • directing/supervising teams,
  • task delegation and direction,
  • monitoring of budgets/commercial performance,
  • maintaining budgets,
  • and interacting with clients.
• Contribute to business development activities supporting existing clients and fostering new opportunities.
• Perform project delivery activities such as hydrodynamic, waves and storm surge analysis, computer modeling, report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and field work, and development of recommendations for clients.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Collaborate with other ERM water resource professionals and IA practitioners from multiple offices around the organization to execute impact assessment projects.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the impact assessment service area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate and/or master's degree in engineering, hydrology, or similar field.
• 10+ years of water resources consulting experience.
• Experience with a variety of surface water models (i.e., HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, EFDC, ROMS, POM, others).
• Experience leading technical delivery of water resources projects and mentoring staff.
• Experience with GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with the energy industry preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.
• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic assessment best practices.
• Ability to be collaborative and work in a team.
• Solid experience building sustaining relationships with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards. Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

The typical hiring range for this role is [$116,376 - $148,550]. This is the typical hiring range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!