Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager

AMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid time off

Training/Certifications

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager with over 7 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead engineering tasks for transportation projects while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role also offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) with a company match and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of water resources related experience including plan and report production.
• Experience in storm drainage, SWM, floodplain, and bridge hydraulic modeling with commonly used software.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources engineering tasks for transportation-related projects.
• Complete calculations, reports, and plans in support of transportation projects.
• Obtain permit approvals from state and local agencies.

Skills

Hydrology and hydraulic modeling

CADD experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Water Resources

Virginia or Maryland Professional Engineer license

Job description

AMT is growing and is seeking a highly motivated Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager with 7+ years of relevant experience to join our growing team of design professionals in our Richmond, VA office. The right candidate will lead water resources engineering tasks for transportation-related projects for VDOT, MDSHA, NCDOT, SCDOT and Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina localities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead, manage and deliver challenging projects in the growing Carolina market and grow into a management position. We offer competitive compensation & benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a potential relocation allowance for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Completion of calculations, reports and plans in support of transportation projects including stormwater management, storm drainage systems, culverts, open channels, bridge hydraulics and erosion and sediment control.
• Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis and reporting.
• Obtain permit approvals from state and local agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents (plans, reports, cost estimates and specifications) for construction.
• Meet and work directly with clients and public agency officials.
• Work in collaboration with a Transportation design team comprised of other disciplines and support staff on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide QA/QC review following AMT and client-based procedures.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Water Resources.
• Minimum of 7 years of water resources related experience including plan and report production.
• Hydrology and hydraulic modeling experience (storm drainage, SWM, floodplain, bridge) with commonly used software.
• Virginia or Maryland Professional Engineer license required. North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer Preferred. South Carolina PE Preferred.
• CADD experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads required.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee‑owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high‑performance ownership culture.

To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

The AMT Difference

Our employees benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. We recognize the importance of work‑life balance and provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Competitive Benefit Package

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications