Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our water resources team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.
Whether you want the opportunity to work on a new alignment limited access highway project, a high-profile Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline realignment project, a major Interstate widening project or numerous smaller roadway projects, Stantec is the place for you, we have it all.
Your Opportunity
The role of a Water Resources EIT is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Water Resources EIT will work under direct supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering water resource elements for projects.
This position will be based out of our Mechanicsburg, PA office and has the possibility of a hybrid work schedule once you are up and running.
Current design projects that you may have the opportunity to help deliver include:
- PennDOT | I-83 North York Widening Project – Learn more at: www.i83northyork.com
- PennDOT | U.S. 219 Meyersdale to Old Salisbury Road – Learn more at: www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-9/PublicMeetings/Somerset-County/us-219-meyersdale-to-old-salisbury/Pages/default.aspx
- PennDOT | SR 228 Corridor Improvement Project
Your Key Responsibilities
- Uses basic knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of drainage, stormwater, E&S control, grading, etc and applies them under the guidance of senior staff
- Assists with civil engineering design tasks on assigned transportation and oil/natural gas related projects.
- Supports the design ofdrainage conveyance systems, stormwater management features, and erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control features, for transportation (PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission) and Oil/Natural Gas projects by applying foundational water resources concepts
- Perform design calculations with oversight from more experienced engineers
- Assist in preparation of stormwater management plans, E&S pollution control plans, culvert analysis, drainage pipe and inlet design, channel design and NPDES/ESCGP/waterway permit document preparation.
- Assists in the preparation of engineering calculations, project documents reports, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects, depending on experience.
- Attends and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, depending on experience.
- Identifies potential technical issues during design tasks and promptly seeks guidance from senior engineers to determine next steps.
- Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings. Continues to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation. Asking questions and seeking guidance to develop sound judgment.
- Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
- Working knowledge of PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission design criteria is a plus.
- Familiar with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Developing communication skills with opportunities to observe or support discussions with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Proficiencyin Microstation, as well as relevant software programs which may include In Roads/Open Roads, Auto Turn, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Hydraflow Storm Sewers and Hyrdographs, HydraCAD, and StormCAD is a plus
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
- Water resources experience to include projects with PennDOT or the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a plus
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | PA | Mechanicsburg
Organization: 2027 Transpt-US Pennsylvania Infrastructure-Mechanicsburg PA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/01/2026 03:01:12
Req ID: 1003946
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