Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

PTO and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer to support the Mid Atlantic Region from Springfield, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

You will lead data collection, design stormwater systems, and perform hydrologic analyses for transportation projects. Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE license, 10+ years of drainage/water resources experience, and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS and SUDA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure.
• 10+ years of drainage/water resources experience for transportation projects.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PCSWMM, Pondpack, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS, and SUDA.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports.
• Designing stormwater management and storm drain systems using computer software.
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects.
• Preparing and obtaining permits from local and state agencies.
• Assisting and preparing project plans using OpenRoads Designer.
• Contributing to scopes, reports, and calculations for various projects.
• Preparing project quantities and cost estimates.
• Reviewing plans, estimates, and supporting documents for compliance.
• Preparing and assisting with project schedules.
• Collaborating across disciplines to deliver quality projects on time and budget.
• Overseeing design activities, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with designers.

Skills

Data analysis

Project collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure

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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