Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

About Us; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Volkert is seeking a Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer for the Mid Atlantic Region, based in Springfield, VA or Virginia Beach, VA. The role requires at least ten years of drainage and water resources experience focused on transportation projects.

The successful candidate will lead data collection, analysis, and design using OpenRoads Designer and related software, coordinate with subconsultants, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• 10+ years of drainage/water resources experience for transportation projects.
• Experience with listed design software (OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PCSWMM, Pondpack, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS, SUDA).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and maintain safe work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data for project plans and reports.
• Designing stormwater management and drainage systems using software.
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects.
• Preparing permits with local and state agencies.
• Mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Reviewing plans, quantities, and costs to meet project requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

StormCAD

PCSWMM

Pondpack

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

SUDA

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 10 years of progressive drainage/water resources experiences.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for Transportation Improvement projects
• Preparing, applying and getting permits from local and state regulatory agencies
• Assisting and preparing project plans using OpenRoads Designer
• Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of scopes, complex engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
• Reviewing construction plans/documents, project quantity estimates, reports and supporting documents, details, and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
• Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
• Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure
• 10+ years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources experience for transportation projects
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PCSWMM, Pondpack, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS and Subsurface Utility Design and Analysis (SUDA) software
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous VDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of VDOT standards and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Master's in Water Resources field

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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