Grant Writer

Job Description

Job Description

LSSE Civil Engineers and Surveyors is looking for a Grant Writer to join our team. We are a 180+ person civil engineering and surveying consulting firm with over 10 locations primarily located in western Pennsylvania. LSSE’s projects support public infrastructure and community development. Our clients include local boroughs and townships, water and sewer authorities, industrial and residential land developers, and utility companies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in grant writing or funding development, preferably in infrastructure, public works, or municipal services.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering terminology, infrastructure project lifecycles, and government grant application processes (e.g., DCNR, DOT, EPA, FEMA, USDA, etc.).
• Excellent technical writing and research skills with attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with public-sector funding sources, including federal and state grant programs relevant to municipalities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with grant databases and portals (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov, state-specific systems).

LSSE offers the following benefits and perks:

• Medical insurance
• No-cost employee vision and dental insurance
• Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Ancillary benefits including voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 401k including up to 5% match
• Generous paid time off + 8 paid holidays
• Tuition/professional licensure reimbursement
• Monthly social events
• Lunch & Learns + a ‘continuous learning’ environment

Apply today to join a team that is committed to your professional development, quality engineering, and client satisfaction!

LSSE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, or veteran status.