Project Engineer at The H&K Group Douglassville, PA
hk groupDouglassville, PA
Project Engineer at The H&K Group Douglassville, PA
hk groupDouglassville, PA
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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionEngineering ServicesHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionAbout the role
Project Engineer
Location: Douglassville, PA
Job ID: 2025-2608
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Engineering
Overview:
The H&K Group, Inc. is searching for a Project Engineer to support projects throughout Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, with a current focus on the following counties: Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, and Berks. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, organized, competent, and professional, with experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering projects (highways, subdivisions, land development). Bridge experience is highly desired. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of stormwater, erosion and sediment control, water and sewer design principles, and be able to interpret and apply municipal land use ordinances.
Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
100% Company‑paid Health Benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
Additional training programs including on‑the‑job, online via H&K Academy, manufacturer‑offered training, and more
Responsibilities: Perform all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
Prepare thorough site analysis to determine allowable density and layout constraints based on municipal land use ordinances and site‑specific features
Prepare horizontal and vertical alignment of street layouts and profiles
Prepare detailed grading plans
Prepare thorough stormwater management designs based on municipal land use ordinances and/or State best management practices/regulations
Prepare thorough water supply and sewage facilities designs
Prepare erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES plans and post‑construction stormwater management designs per State best management practices/regulations
Prepare utility designs and coordinate utilities for various land development projects
Manage sub‑consultants related to geotechnical, wetlands, traffic, etc.
Travel to field, project, township, etc. meetings to communicate design aspects with Project Managers, Engineers, township officials, and clients (company fleet vehicle may be provided)
Write comprehensive and detailed narratives and various forms of correspondence
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university or one year of related experience and/or training (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered)
Ability to read blueprints and job‑related documents
Strong knowledge of stormwater, erosion, and sediment control
Strong knowledge of water and sewer design principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply municipal land use ordinances
Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience with specific programs such as AutoCAD 2017 (or later), AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 or newer, Hydraflow
Driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed
Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
2 years of relevant experience and/or training
Experience using VTPSUHM
OSHA or other relevant safety certifications
Physical Demands
Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel
Regularly required to talk and hear
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
Noise level is usually moderate
Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pre‑employment drug testing (EOE).
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Douglassville, PA
Occupation
Civil Engineers
Industry
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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