Senior Water Resources Engineer: Stormwater & Restoration

Stantec; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA to lead stormwater and ecosystem restoration design efforts within the Environmental Services group. You’ll work on varied projects, guide interdisciplinary teams, and ensure PMF alignment while maintaining contractual discipline.

You’ll bring 9+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong skills with AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic tools.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SWMM

PondPack

HMS

RAS

2D modeling

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access/Project)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA to lead stormwater and ecosystem restoration design efforts within the Environmental Services group. You’ll work on varied projects, guide interdisciplinary teams, and ensure PMF alignment while maintaining contractual discipline.

You’ll bring 9+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong skills with AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic tools.