Water Resource Engineer & Project Manager

Overview

YU & Associates, Inc., an award-winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is seeking a Transportation Project Manager specializing in water resource engineering to lead and manage projects related to water management, drainage systems, flood control, and watershed management. Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee water resource engineering projects, including the design, analysis, and implementation of water management systems, drainage systems, and flood/resiliency measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary project team, providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, and ensuring project objectives are met.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, such as government agencies, environmental consultants, and contractors, to ensure project compliance and successful execution.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analyze data, and prepare reports and recommendations for water resource management projects.
• Evaluate and design stormwater management systems, including detention basins, green infrastructure, and erosion control measures.
• Review and approve project deliverables, including design plans, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and challenges, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to address project concerns, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in water resource engineering. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Professional Engineer License in New York and/or New Jersey is required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in design, planning, and implementation of stormwater and hydraulic elements with a focus on project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing water resource engineering projects, including drainage systems, flood control, and watershed management. Strong knowledge of hydrology and stormwater and green infrastructure design.
• Proficient with CAD/Design Software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, InRoads/OpenRoads) and able to assist others as needed.
• Proficient with stormwater modeling software such as CivilStorm or StormCAD.
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work are a plus.
• Good client relationship development skills.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Ability to travel to job sites. Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Equal Employment Opportunity

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals. Benefits and Value Adds

We are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by providing benefits that are a valuable part of the compensation package. The Y&A benefits program for full-time employees includes:

• Medical—National plan with low out-of-pocket costs to members
• Dental—National plan
• Vision—National plan with the largest vision network
• Life/AD&D—Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance

Tax Savings Tools

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts—Tax Free benefit to employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts—Tax Deductible benefit for employees
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program—Tax Deductible benefit for employees

Value Adds

• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

SALARY RANGE: $130,000 to $150,000