Senior Water Resources Engineer & PM — Transportation Hydraulics

STV; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 111,362 - 127,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager to lead water resources design for transportation infrastructure projects in Virginia, with flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, or Owings Mills, MD. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and client engagement on high‑visibility programs.

The position involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing stormwater and drainage design, and guiding early‑career staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in water resources design, ideally supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• PE license in VA/DC preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong hydrology/hydraulics analysis, stormwater management design, and ESC design experience.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, MicroStation/AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources design for transportation infrastructure projects (roadway, rail, highway).
• Design stormwater management systems, drainage systems, culverts, hydraulic structures; ESC plans.
• Apply hydrology/hydraulic analysis to support decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Manage stormwater permitting, regulatory coordination, and reports.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and provide QA/QC for water resources deliverables.
• Mentor and develop early‑career water resources engineers and staff.
• Engage with clients and public-sector stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Stormwater design

Transportation infrastructure

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

STV is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager to lead water resources design for transportation infrastructure projects in Virginia, with flexibility to base in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, or Owings Mills, MD. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and client engagement on high‑visibility programs.

The position involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing stormwater and drainage design, and guiding early‑career staff.