Water Resources Project Engineer

Overview

Water Resources Project Engineer I with 4–10 years of experience is sought to join our Water Resources team in Virginia Beach, VA
. This role is ideal for an engineer who is technically strong in stormwater, drainage, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
, and who is ready to grow into a project and people leadership role within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

You’ll work on complex water resources projects, support transportation and municipal clients, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth of the Water Resources discipline.

📍 Virginia Beach, VA (On-site)

💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior

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Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

🏗 Industry: Civil Engineering

🧳 Relocation Assistance:
No

🌍 Visa Sponsorship:
Yes

👤 Positions: 1

• Water Resources Design & Analysis – Perform drainage and stormwater management design in accordance with client and regulatory requirements
• Watershed studies & modeling – Conduct watershed studies and complex hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Erosion & sediment control – Develop erosion and sediment control designs
• Data support – Analyze survey data, maps, drawings, and aerial photography to support project planning and design

• Assist in preparing Scopes of Work, Fees, Plans, Reports, Specifications, and Cost Estimates
• Coordinate with contractors, government agencies, consultants, and internal teams
• Support construction phase services as requested by clients or contractors

• Work in a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering environment
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and schedule

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in Water Resources from an ABET-accredited program
• 4–10 years of experience in Water Resources Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia
  , or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Hydrologic modeling experience using TR-55 / TR-20 and Rational Methodologies
• Hydraulic modeling experience using HEC-RAS, HY-8, HydroCAD
  , or similar software
• Experience with drainage and stormwater management design
• Experience with erosion and sediment control design
• Experience working with local and state-level clients

• Proficiency with Micro Station Open Roads Designer
• Experience with PCSWMM
• Strong knowledge of Virginia stormwater regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

• Virginia DEQ Certified Stormwater Management Combined Administrator
• Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements
• Experience with GIS

• Office-based work approximately 60% of the time
• Occasional field work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact water resources projects
• Clear path toward project and people management
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Competitive compensation and professional growth environment