Ecological Engineer

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 and investigation, and regulatory compliance. We are hiring a Civil Engineer to join our team at our Trenton, NJ headquarters. Our Trenton office is conveniently located just south of the Trenton Transit Station along the Northeast Corridor rail line, with a River Line Light Rail Transit stop at the building.

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

At Princeton Hydro, you’ll be able to:

Grow as an engineer by performing technical analyses and calculations for civil engineering applications including stormwater management, river and wetland restoration, and dam removal/restoration;

Collaborate with your manager to solve engineering challenges and progressively take on project ownership;

Assist with preparing design plans, technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, and critical path project schedules;

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

Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers committed to improving ecosystems, communities, and quality of life.

What We Offer:

Hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility and reduced commuting;

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;

401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 5% company match;

Paid vacation and personal time off;

Paid parental leave;

Fully paid office closure during the last week of December, giving employees time to reset before the New Year.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or water resources engineering (or related field) from an ABET-accredited university;

Proficiency in AutoCAD;

Strong technical writing and oral communication skills;

Valid driver’s license.

Desired Skills and Experience:

0-3 years of applicable work experience;

EIT certification (preferred);

Experience supporting multidisciplinary projects involving design, permitting, and construction oversight;

Experience with hydrologic modeling (HMS, HydroCAD) and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS – steady and unsteady flow);

Experience with GIS;

If you don’t meet every qualification listed above but believe you would be a great fit at Princeton Hydro, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Princeton Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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