Description
Alleghany Services is seeking a Project Engineer to support the growth of our agricultural water management and drainage engineering practice. This role is responsible for delivering engineered solutions that improve farm productivity, water management, and long-term land performance.
The Project Engineer will work closely with designers, field operations, and clients to develop practical, buildable engineering solutions. This position will play a key role in helping scale Alleghany’s engineering capabilities as the company expands its leadership in agricultural water management.
This role offers significant opportunity for professional growth, including advancement into senior technical leadership as the engineering group expands.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Analysis
Develop drainage and water management designs for agricultural systems.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis related to field drainage, runoff, and water movement.
Review topographic data, survey information, and soil data to inform engineering decisions.
Prepare calculations, technical documentation, and design reports.
Project Management
Manage engineering tasks for assigned projects from concept through design completion.
Coordinate closely with design staff to develop plan sets and construction-ready documentation.
Ensure projects meet internal engineering standards and timelines.
Support engineering review and quality control processes.
Field & Construction Coordination
Conduct site visits to evaluate field conditions and verify design assumptions.
Collaborate with field operations teams to ensure designs are practical and constructible.
Support field teams with technical guidance during project execution when needed.
Client & Stakeholder Interaction
Participate in meetings with landowners, contractors, and project partners.
Provide technical explanations and engineering recommendations to clients.
Support development of long-term water management strategies for agricultural properties.
Engineering Growth & Development
Contribute to the development of engineering standards, templates, and technical processes.
Assist in improving internal engineering workflows and documentation.
Support the growth of Alleghany’s engineering practice as a leader in agricultural water management.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Civil Engineering
Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
or related discipline.
Experience
Preferred: 5–10 years of engineering experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
agricultural drainage systems
hydrology and water resources engineering
stormwater design
irrigation engineering
land development or site design
Licensure
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Candidates pursuing PE licensure will also be considered
Technical Skills
Hydrology and drainage design principles
Topographic and terrain analysis
GIS and spatial analysis tools
Civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar)
Engineering calculations and technical documentation
Core Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Practical Problem Solving
Ability to develop solutions that work in real-world field conditions.
Engineering Judgment
Ability to evaluate complex water management problems and develop sound solutions.
Collaboration
Ability to work effectively with designers, operations teams, and clients.
Adaptability
Comfort working in a growing organization with evolving systems and processes.
Initiative
Interest in helping build a leading agricultural water management engineering practice.
Work Environment
This role includes a mix of:
office-based engineering work
collaboration with design staff
occasional field visits to project sites
Field visits may involve travel within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Career Path
Alleghany is committed to building a leading engineering practice in agricultural water management. This role offers the opportunity to grow into positions such as:
Senior Engineer
Principal Engineer
Technical Lead within the Engineering Division
As the engineering practice expands, additional leadership opportunities will emerge.
Why Join Alleghany Services?
Alleghany Services is building a unique engineering-driven approach to agricultural water management that integrates technical expertise with real-world project execution. Our engineering team works directly alongside field operations to design systems that perform reliably and deliver measurable improvements for agricultural clients.
Team members have the opportunity to help shape the future of agricultural water engineering while working on projects that directly impact the productivity and sustainability of farmland.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Civil Engineering
Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
or related discipline.
Experience
Preferred: 5–10 years of engineering experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
agricultural drainage systems
hydrology and water resources engineering
stormwater design
irrigation engineering
land development or site design
Licensure
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Candidates pursuing PE licensure will also be considered
Technical Skills
Hydrology and drainage design principles
Topographic and terrain analysis
GIS and spatial analysis tools
Civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar)
Engineering calculations and technical documentation
Core Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Practical Problem Solving
Ability to develop solutions that work in real-world field conditions.
Engineering Judgment
Ability to evaluate complex water management problems and develop sound solutions.
Collaboration
Ability to work effectively with designers, operations teams, and clients.
Adaptability
Comfort working in a growing organization with evolving systems and processes.
Initiative
Interest in helping build a leading agricultural water management engineering practice.
