Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 96,400 - 176,800; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Environmental Services team in Virginia Beach. You will lead stormwater design projects, supervise interdisciplinary teams, and drive project delivery from scope through final documentation.

The role emphasizes PMF conformance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clients to shape long-term solutions, budgets, and staffing. PE licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years prior experience.
• Professional Licensure (PE) required.
• Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct interdisciplinary project teams to meet project needs with minimal supervision.
• Lead the Project Management Framework conformance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Coordinate with leadership and client contacts to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
• Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities, working with other task managers as needed.
• Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout.

Skills

Project leadership

Stormwater design

Hydrologic modeling

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Eng

Master's degree preferred

PE license

Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SWMM

PondPack

HMS

RAS

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an immediate need for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our Environmental Services group, focused on a variety of stormwater and ecosystem restoration design needs. Stantec is a leader in the water resources industry with a deep bench of both local and national expertise. Our strong team continues to grow, so it is an exciting time to join us as we continue our success and create more opportunities for our staff’s growth and development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work under minimal supervision with broad guidelines, to assign, review, and evaluate the performance of new project orders; directing interdisciplinary project teams as needed to ensure project needs are met.
• Strong project leadership to help ensure conformance with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF).
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
• Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities, working with other task managers as needed to address all technical disciplines.
• Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout.
• Lead the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection strategies.
• Lead credit analysis of a variety of BMPs for TMDL Credit using regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the development of TMDL Action Plans, stormwater master plans, and resilience planning.
• Oversee the inspection of BMPs, municipal facilities, and outfalls.
• Lead field assessments for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects.
• Attend and help moderate daytime and evening public outreach meetings.
• Conduct peer and quality reviews on applicable projects.
• Mentor/supervise junior staff and promote career development.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• High attention to detail, strength in time management and organizational skills, and good written and oral communication.
• Strong project management credentials, including but not limited to scoping, establishing schedules, project plan development, and routine tracking/reporting throughout project implementation.
• Proven experience successfully executing technical design tasks and driving project delivery efforts of a team, including plan preparation in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program.
• Knowledge of Virginia regulations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
• Proven capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, PondPack, HMS, RAS or similar). 2D modeling experience preferred.
• Experience with Federal / Federally funded projects preferred, including familiarity with Federal design requirements, specification development, and the ability to interact with Clients.
• Experience with stormwater pump station design not required, but an added value.
• Ability to travel locally on short notice (in and around Virginia).
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and the general public.
• Ability to present to both small and large groups on a wide range of projects.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to walk 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and in various weather conditions.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years prior experience.
• Professional Licensure (PE) required.
• Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Various Locations in ME, VA - $96,400.00 - $144,600.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas - $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas - $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | VA | Virginia Beach

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.