Lead Water Engineer - Innovative Infrastructure

TYLin; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical coverage

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Lead Water Engineer to join our Water team in the Richmond, Virginia area. You will lead project teams in planning, design, and construction of complex stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pipelines, and storage systems.

The position emphasizes client-focused leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary engineers, and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 15+ years of water/wastewater engineering consulting experience for municipal clients.
• PE licensure required.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience preparing contract documents with drawings and specs for complex projects.
• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams of engineers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead teams to pursue stormwater, water, and wastewater opportunities.
• Lead engineering design of complex assignments, including hydraulic calculations and development of specs and drawings.
• Develop technical reports, studies, and memoranda for client deliverables.
• Manage projects and resources, budgets, schedules, and client coordination; oversee invoicing.
• Mentor staff and support professional development.
• Present project deliverables to clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

M.S. degree preferred

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Lead Water Engineer to join our Water team in the Richmond, Virginia area. You will lead project teams in planning, design, and construction of complex stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pipelines, and storage systems.

The position emphasizes client-focused leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary engineers, and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.