Senior Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater & Restoration Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in the Environmental Services group to address stormwater and ecosystem restoration design needs in Virginia Beach. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will oversee design tasks including hydrologic and hydraulic studies, stormwater facilities, and TMDL considerations, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 9 years experience; PE licensure required.
• Knowledge of VA erosion control and stormwater programs; Virginia regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project orders, review performance, and guide interdisciplinary teams.
• Conform to Stantec PMF, manage scope and schedules, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Develop fee proposals and oversee stormwater design, including hydrologic/hydraulic studies.
• Mentor junior staff and engage in client coordination, public outreach, and QA/QC.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

SWMM

PondPack

HMS

RAS

2D modeling

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Masters preferred

Professional Engineer (PE)

Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in the Environmental Services group to address stormwater and ecosystem restoration design needs in Virginia Beach. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will oversee design tasks including hydrologic and hydraulic studies, stormwater facilities, and TMDL considerations, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients.