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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Environmental Engineer – FEMA Floodplain and Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Focus

  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • Regular, Full time
  • 2310
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General Responsibilities:

Every successful engineering career starts with solving technical challenges. The most rewarding careers evolve into leading complex projects, mentoring future professionals, and shaping the communities we serve.

Terracon is seeking a Senior Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to take the lead on impactful water resources projects while expanding your technical and leadership capabilities.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WANT:

  • 8+ years of experience

  • Project management skills in water resource design from concept through construction including preparing proposals, invoicing, project milestones, and achieving deadlines

  • Competence in client relationships and meeting facilitation

  • Team leading directing and mentoring junior staff

  • Stream and wetland restoration, dam design and the permitting and approval process

  • Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR), Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) preparation and processing

  • Sediment transport

  • Scour Analysis

  • State (PA DEP, MDE, etc.) and federal (EPA, FEMA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) wetland and waterway permit processing

  • Experience in preparing and processing designs and permits using PennDOT and/ or Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) standards 

  • Competence in HEC-RAS 1D, HEC-RAS 2D, SRH2D SMS, HydroCAD, SWMM or similar software modeling.

  • ArcGIS 

  • Computer Drafting skills (Civil 3D, MicroStation).

  • Proficiency in use of software for reports, presentations, and routine office administrative tasks.

  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

  • Willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work as needed to meet schedules.

  • YOUR CAREER GROWTH:

  • Personalized career path planning.

  • Paid internal and external education and training.

  • Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related degree.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration

  • Engineers preferred

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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