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Staff Engineer II | Water & Wastewater

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

We are actively seeking a Staff Engineer II | Water & Wastewater to join ourteam in our Allentown, PA office and help deliver meaningful infrastructure projects that serve communities. As a Staff Engineer II with HRG, you will work alongside experienced engineers on the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater systems, gaining hands-on experience while building your technical and professional skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to grow in a collaborative and supportive consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and design of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and permit applications for municipal and utility clients
• Assist with hydraulic analysis and system modeling using industry-standard engineering software
• Participate in field work, site visits, inspections, and data collection to support project development
• Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects
• Attend and participate in client meetings to support project coordination, communication, and relationship building
• Assist with construction phase services, including cost estimates, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors and agncies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• Approximately 2+ years of consulting or relevant engineering experience, including water distribution and treatment systems, wastewater, collection, conveyance and treatment systems processes, hydraulics, environmental assessments
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification preferred
• Academic or professional experience related to water and wastewater systems
• Familiarity with PA DEP regulations, AutoCAD and common engineering or modeling software preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• 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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