Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

STV Incorporated; Owings Mills (MD); Híbrido; USD 111.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

STV Incorporated seeks a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM to spearhead transportation infrastructure projects across Virginia, with an option to base in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, or Owings Mills, MD. You will guide design, mentor staff, and manage public-sector client relationships while delivering high-impact solutions.

You will lead hydrology/hydraulic analyses, design stormwater systems and drainage, coordinate with road, structural and environmental teams, and ensure regulatory

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in water resources design, preferably for transportation.
• PE license in VA/DC preferred or obtainable within 6 months.
• Demonstrated hydrology/hydraulic expertise.
• Experience with stormwater design and ESC permitting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead water resources design for road, rail and highway projects.
• Design stormwater systems, drainage, culverts and hydraulic structures.
• Apply hydrology/hydraulic analysis to decisions and compliance.
• Coordinate stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Provide QA/QC and mentor junior engineers.

Conocimientos

Hydrology analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Stormwater design

Drainage systems

Culvert design

Coordinated design

Mentoring staff

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Herramientas

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Descripción del empleo

Senior Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/PM (H&H / Drainage / Stormwater Engineer) to support transportation infrastructure projects across Virginia. This role is ideal for an experienced water resources engineer who wants to lead complex design, support public-sector clients, and mentor early-career staff while contributing to high-visibility transportation programs. This role offers flexibility to be based in one of our Virginia offices, Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or in our Owings Mills, Maryland office. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects supporting VDOT, DDOT, City of Alexandria, Amtrak, VPRA, and local municipalities, while advancing technical leadership and client engagement responsibilities.

Why STV

At STV, you will join a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure firm known for technical excellence and collaboration. We invest in professional development, leadership growth, and meaningful project work that strengthens communities.

• Lead high-impact transportation infrastructure projects
• Expand your technical and project leadership skills
• Mentor and develop engineering staff
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Build long-term client relationships and career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required 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
• Demonstrated expertise in: Stormwater management design
• Demonstrated expertise in: Drainage systems and culvert design
• Demonstrated expertise in: Erosion and sediment control (ESC) design and permitting
• Demonstrated expertise in: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with floodplain analysis, watershed modeling, scour analysis, dam breach analysis, or stream restoration.
• Prior experience supporting VDOT, municipal, or state DOT transportation projects.
• Experience preparing permit applications and regulatory agency coordination materials in Virginia.
• VADEQ Certified Plan Reviewer for ESC, Plan Reviewer for SWM or as a Dual Plan Reviewer.

Compensation Range

$111,362.75 - $127,271.72

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.