Senior Water Resources Engineer

Company

Founded in 1975, GKY & Associates, Inc. (GKY) is an established water resources engineering, policy & planning, and environmental services consulting firm in Virginia. We are currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer for our growing practice in the water resources arena. This position will be based in GKY’s Chantilly, Virginia office or Newport News, Virginia office.

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5896 – Chantilly, VA

The successful applicant will manage and perform the engineering duties required for water resources projects, including both “doing” and “managing”. Most projects support municipal clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Manage water resources projects
• Provide technical leadership and assistance on projects
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Prepare proposals
• Mentor engineering staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with coursework in water resources (including hydrology and hydraulics)
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain Virginia license within 6 months)
• 6+ years of professional experience in performing and managing water resources projects
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with SWMM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS (2D SWMM preferred)
• Experience with FEMA floodplain management
• Experience with Virginia Dam Safety requirements and O&M certification
• Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS (preferred)
• Experience with contract and task order management
• Experience with client service management
• Experience working with Virginia municipalities (preferred)
• Experience mentoring junior engineering staff (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license; able to pass a DMV record check; insurable
• Dependable, responsible with good communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States

GKY offers competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, performance bonuses, vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

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

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, and a criminal background check. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.