Lead Water Resources Engineer & PM — Transportation Projects

STV; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,362 - 127,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including HSA

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM to lead design for transportation infrastructure in Virginia. The role offers flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or Owings Mills, MD.

You will mentor staff, engage with public-sector clients, and help deliver high-visibility projects for VDOT, DDOT, Amtrak, VPRA and municipalities. You will manage stormwater design, permitting, and regulatory coordination, applying hydrology and hydraulics to drive decisions.

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; drainage systems and culverts; ESC design and permitting; 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 & hydraulic analysis

Stormwater management design

Drainage systems & culvert design

Erosion & sediment control design & I-

Transportation infrastructure projects

HEC-RAS & HydroCAD

MicroStation & AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer & ArcGIS

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM to lead design for transportation infrastructure in Virginia. The role offers flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or Owings Mills, MD.

You will mentor staff, engage with public-sector clients, and help deliver high-visibility projects for VDOT, DDOT, Amtrak, VPRA and municipalities. You will manage stormwater design, permitting, and regulatory coordination, applying hydrology and hydraulics to drive decisions.