Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer — Lead Water Resources

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

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.