Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead in expanding our services in the Northern Virginia market. As part of the Water Resources Group, the Senior Water Resources Engineer works with national and regional water leaders to formulate and implement strategies to grow our market share in the stormwater/water resources market.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources;

urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the growth, innovation, project delivery and client success for M&N’s stormwater/water resource business in the Northern Virginia / Northeast markets while working as a team with current regional and national water practice leads
• Dynamically manage/mentor a team of technical practitioners and mid-level “seller-doers”
• Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones
• Oversee delivery of stormwater/water resources projects of the highest quality for our clients
• Identify personnel to recruit to help capture and deliver projects for these market sectors
• Attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and diverse and invites broad, creative thinking to craft a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive.
• Draw upon the firm’s geographic reach and market sector penetration to grow the water practice
• Deploy our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provide civic and industry leadership within the local geographic market

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering; required
• Master's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in Virginia or ability to receive via reciprocity with in 6 months; required
• 20+ years of professional experience related to water resources or stormwater engineering; required
• Strong client and project delivery experience in the Stormwater/Water Resources market sector. State/Local Municipal experience preferred
• Understanding of the appropriate regional stormwater/water resources market, including FEMA flood hazard mitigation/funding, conveyance systems, resilience planning, stormwater management as well as other industry trends, drivers, and clients
• Technical understanding of stormwater/water resources, drainage/surface water, and flood management
• Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistence and being goal-oriented
• Commitment to internal and external client service
• Motivational; innovative mindset; excellent leadership and mentoring/teaching skills; collaborative, drives consensus
• Strong communication skills
• All…