Lead Water Resources Engineer & PM – Transportation

STV; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 111,362 - 127,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM to guide water resources design for transportation projects across Virginia, with flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or Owings Mills, MD.

You will lead high-impact projects, mentor engineers, and grow client relationships while delivering regulatory-compliant stormwater, drainage, and hydraulic designs for road and rail improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in water resources design, ideally supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• PE license in VA/DC preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in Hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design, drainage systems and culvert design, ESC design and permitting, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as HEC-RAS and HydroCAD (or equivalent).
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and client‑facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources engineering design for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, rail and highway improvements.
• Perform and oversee design of stormwater management systems, drainage systems, culverts, hydraulic structures, and erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans.
• Apply hydrology and hydraulic analysis to support design decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Support and manage stormwater permitting, erosion and sediment control approvals, and environmental regulatory coordination.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage reports, design documentation, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts with roadway, structural, and environmental teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC for water resources deliverables.
• Manage client interactions and support relationships with public-sector agencies and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop early-career water resources engineers and technical staff, supporting team growth and capability development.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies bringing confidence and expertise to every interaction.

Skills

Hydrology analysis

Hydraulic design

Stormwater design

Drainage systems

Culvert design

Transportation projects

Leadership

Mentorship

Client engagement

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM to guide water resources design for transportation projects across Virginia, with flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or Owings Mills, MD.

You will lead high-impact projects, mentor engineers, and grow client relationships while delivering regulatory-compliant stormwater, drainage, and hydraulic designs for road and rail improvements.