Senior Drainage & Stormwater Engineering Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is hiring a Senior Technical Manager – Drainage and Stormwater for the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Herndon, VA or Washington, DC. This leadership role oversees multiple drainage projects and hydrologic studies, requiring a PE license and deep experience in stormwater management.

The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate with agencies, and support regional business development while ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license required; VA/MD/DC licenses preferred.
• 10+ years of post-education experience in A/E/C with client-facing water resources experience.
• Experience in water resources engineering including hydraulic modeling of open-channel and closed conduit systems.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently and act as technical manager.
• Proficient knowledge of engineering principles, practices, processes, and QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge in Stormwater Management, Drainage, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Floodplain Delineation.
• Experience with project development/relationship management and regulatory coordination.
• Strong communication skills with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail and multitasking in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead junior staff and ensure QA/QC."

Responsibilities

• Perform professional civil engineering on roadway, stormwater, and site projects for federal, state, and local clients.
• Provide engineering services and manage drainage design, stormwater management, flood control and H&H modeling.
• Coordinate complex multi-disciplinary traditional and alternative delivery projects.
• Review and approve design plans for data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior staff in drainage and stormwater design.
• Handle permitting, public participation, and regulatory interactions confidently.
• Oversee cross-functional teams, budgets, hours, and task completion.
• Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines for future-ready solutions.
• Stay current with drainage and water resources engineering standards.
• Support regional business development, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Civil/Water Resources Eng

P.E. license

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

H&H design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hec-RAS

MicroStation

OpenRoads

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP USA is hiring a Senior Technical Manager – Drainage and Stormwater for the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Herndon, VA or Washington, DC. This leadership role oversees multiple drainage projects and hydrologic studies, requiring a PE license and deep experience in stormwater management.

The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate with agencies, and support regional business development while ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.