Senior Water Resources Engineer

About Princeton Hydro

Founded in 1998 with the specific mission of providing integrated ecological and engineering consulting services, Princeton Hydro offers mission-driven expertise in natural resource management, water resources engineering, geotechnical design & investigation, and regulatory compliance. 

Our Trenton, NJ headquarters is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer who is passionate about making a positive impact through innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

We are looking for a creative thinker with a passion for restoring streams, designing wetlands, and working on other nature-based solutions. Princeton Hydro employees also embrace our firm’s basic core values: integrity, creativity, endeavoring to be the best, fostering human potential, a positive working atmosphere, quality, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Position Overview

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer at Princeton Hydro, you will lead multidisciplinary projects focused on water resources management, stormwater design, watershed modeling, and ecological restoration. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality technical solutions while mentoring staff, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s growth and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as engineering leader, designing and overseeing the implementation of sustainable water management solutions, including stormwater management, floodplain modeling, river and wetland restoration, and dam removal/restoration;


• Conduct assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering analyses related to hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality;


• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and regulatory permit applications;


• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and profitability;


• Collaborate with ecologists, geotechnical engineers, and other team members on interdisciplinary projects;


• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth and development;


• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and project delivery;


• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and presentations;


• Perform construction-related fieldwork and/or oversight (e.g., stream surveys and restoration, dam inspections, stormwater management facilities).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering;


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required;


• Valid Driver’s License; 


• 8+ years of experience in water resources engineering, with a focus on stormwater, hydrology, or watershed modeling;


• Expertise in H&H modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD);


• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, including NJDEP, and USACE guidelines;


• Strong project management skills with experience leading multidisciplinary teams;


• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and solving complex environmental challenges;


• Are you missing some of the desired skills and experience listed here, but still think you'd be a great fit at Princeton Hydro? Please consider applying anyway!

Why Join Princeton Hydro?

• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-profile environmental projects;


• A supportive and collaborative team environment;


• Hybrid work environment, so you can spend less time commuting and more time doing what you love;


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;


• 401K retirement with discretionary 5% company match;


• Paid vacations, and personal time off;


• Paid parental leave;


• We also close our offices the last week of December to give all of our employees a chance to reset before the New Year. This week is fully paid time off for our full-time team members.

At Princeton Hydro, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to sustainability and innovation in water resources management.

Princeton Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Equal Opportunity is Law 

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision 

For questions, please contact Samara McAuliffe: [email protected]