Director - Water Resources - Modeling

True Environmental; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GKY, part of True Environmental, is seeking an experienced water resources leader to manage municipal projects in Virginia, including modeling, QA/QC, and technical writing. You will build and maintain client relationships, oversee proposals, and guide staff development within a growing environmental engineering practice.

The role requires 15+ years in water resources, a VA PE license or eligibility, and strong communication and management skills to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with water resources coursework
• 15+ years of experience managing water resources projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer in VA or eligible within 3–6 months
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
• Experience with FEMA floodplain management
• Experience with client service management
• Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS
• Experience with contract and task order management
• Be dependable, responsible, and have good communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources projects end-to-end, including project management, modeling, deliverables, QA/QC, and technical writing/editing
• Develop and maintain client relationships, lead proposals, oversee fee proposals, and deliver presentations
• Lead people management, coaching, and mentoring of technical staff
• Direct corporate administration duties, including project approvals, financial forecasts, and management reports

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client development

Technical writing

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (VA eligible)

Tools

SWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

Job description

GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 700 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 25 offices across the U.S. Explore further at GKY.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

You will manage and perform the engineering duties required for water resources projects. The position includes “doing” as well as “managing”, and most of our projects support municipal clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If you are a highly motivated individual, who has demonstrated ability to origin new business and convert leads into active clients, this could be a position for you!

What you’ll do

• Project & Technical Leadership: Manage water resources projects end-to-end, including project management, hands-on modeling, deliverables production, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and technical writing and editing
• Client & Business Development: Develop and maintain client relationships, lead client management efforts, prepare proposals, oversee fee proposal development, and deliver compelling conference and interview presentations
• People & Team Management: Lead people management initiatives, providing guidance and direct training, coaching, and mentoring to technical staff
• Corporate & Administrative Oversight: Direct corporate administration duties, including project approvals, financial forecasts, and management reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with course work in water resources (including hydrology and hydraulics)
• 15+ years of professional experience in performing and managing water resources projects
• Proven track record of business development with a demonstrated ability to generate new leads and bring in new client work
• Licensed Professional Engineer in VA or the ability to attain a PE License in VA within 3-6 months
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with swmm, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS (2D SWMM preferred)
• Experience with client service management
• Experience with FEMA floodplain management
• Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS
• Experience with contract and task order management
• Be dependable, responsible, and have good communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a DMV record check, and be insurable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Virginia municipalities

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