Senior Engineer at Pennoni in Princeton, New Jersey

Job Description:

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!


We are hiring for a Senior Engineer to join our Van Note-Harvey business and lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ . This person will have the opportunity to lead a variety of public and private site development projects across various markets!



Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee project management of site/civil engineering design projects; this includes development of project scope, schedules, & budgets.
• Coordinate the preparation of applications (State & Federal) for permitting and grant funding.
• Attend meetings (project and public) and participate in planning/zoning board meetings.
• Prepare proposals and oversee marketing to clients (new & existing).
• Review planning studies, development applications, etc.
• Supervise staff (including Design Engineers); this involves providing mentorship and guidance.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with design projects.
• PE in NJ (additional PE credential in PA is a plus!).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred; a proven track record in effective staff management / leadership is a plus!
• Comprehensive knowledge of Engineering principles and best practices; advanced expertise in site/civil development is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of land-use planning.
• Experience working with river and stormwater management, especially while utilizing relevant software / modeling tools, is a plus!
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, especially while overseeing scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with clients and external partners / contractors.
• Proficiency on standard office software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Proven ability to look at the "Big Picture" as well the project goals in order to coordinate various design disciplines accordingly.
• Proven track record of demonstrating punctuality with consistent attendance.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?


Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni's individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.


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