Lead Water Resources Engineer – Project Manager

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead design of water resources for transportation projects, including road and rail improvements, and to oversee stormwater and drainage system design.

You will apply hydrology, manage permitting, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and present technical findings to clients and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive water resources design experience, ideally for transportation projects.
• PE license in VA/DC preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Expertise in hydrology and hydraulic analysis for project decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with stormwater management design and ESC permitting.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS and HydroCAD; MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources design for transportation projects.
• Design stormwater, drainage, culverts, hydraulic structures and ESC plans.
• Apply hydrology and hydraulic analysis to support decisions.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage docs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design with road, structural, and environmental teams.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC for water resources deliverables.
• Manage client interactions and relationships with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop the team.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and regulators.

Skills

Water resources design

Hydrology and hydraulic analysis

Stormwater management design

Drainage systems design

Culvert design

Erosion and sediment control design

Transportation infrastructure projects

Technical report preparation

Engineer's cost estimates

QA/QC for water resources deliverables

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Erosion and sediment control (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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in water resources engineering design for transportation infrastructure, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and erosion control. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water Resources Design
• Hydrology And Hydraulic Analysis
• Stormwater Management Design
• PE License
• MicroStation And AutoCAD Civil 3D

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Hydrology And Hydraulic Analysis
• Stormwater Management Design
• Drainage Systems Design
• Culvert Design
• Erosion And Sediment Control Design
• Transportation Infrastructure Projects
• Technical Report Preparation
• Engineer's Cost Estimates
• QA/QC For Water Resources Deliverables
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Client Interaction
• Team Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE License In VA/DC

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Stormwater Permitting
• Environmental Regulatory Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Design
• Erosion And Sediment Control Approvals

Tools & Technologies

• HEC-RAS
• HydroCAD
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• OpenRoads Designer
• ArcGIS