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About the Role

The Water Resources group at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to be based out of the Philadelphia, PA office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide project and technical management of major engineering design projects including site layout, grading, drainage/storm sewer systems, stormwater management, erosion & sediment pollution control, traffic control, and related supporting disciplines.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications and reports for projects.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of permit packages and municipal land development applications for projects.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of construction documents and bid documents
• Lead/support construction administration tasks including answering RFIs and submittals, reviewing shop drawings, reviewing pay applications, preparing site observation reports, preparing punchlists, and other related construction tasks.
• Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete technical tasks, project schedule, and task budgets.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• Assist in proposal writing and fee development.
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.

Essential Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey P.E. or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis/modeling is essential including HydroCAD, HydraFlow, or similar. Proficiency with HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and Stormsewers is a plus.
• Experience with municipal ordinances, PennDOT standards, PADEP standards, and Pennsylvania regulatory agency guidelines preferred
• Experience with NJDEP standards, and New Jersey regulatory agency guidelines preferred
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a plus.
• Experience integrating geospatial data/GIS in the infrastructure planning and design workflow is a plus
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Compensation

Compensation to be commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.