Senior Water Resources Manager- Modeling

True Environmental; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, seeks a senior water resources engineer to manage municipal Virginia projects and lead multidisciplinary teams. You will oversee hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, client interactions, and proposal development while advancing staff mentorship and project quality.

Virginia experience and PE licensure or VA eligibility within 3–6 months are highly valued. This role emphasizes dependable collaboration, safety, and delivering sustainable solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with water resources coursework (hydrology, hydraulics).
• 10+ years in water resources project performance and management.
• Proven business development with ability to generate new leads and client work.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources projects.
• Provide technical leadership on projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare proposals.
• Mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Water resources mgmt

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Proposal development

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering with water resources focus

PE License in VA or eligible (3–6 months)

Tools

ArcGIS

SWMM/HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS modeling

Job description

GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 700 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 25 offices across the U.S. Explore further at GKY.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

You will manage and perform the engineering duties required for water resources projects. The position includes “doing” as well as “managing”, and most of our projects support municipal clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If you are a highly motivated individual, this is an opportunity to grow professionally and go as far as your ambition, dedication, and work ethic will take you.

What you'll do

• Manage water resources projects
• Provide technical leadership and assistance on projects
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Prepare proposals
• Mentor engineering staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with course work in water resources (including hydrology and hydraulics)
• 10+ years of professional experience in performing and managing water resources projects
• Proven track record of business development with a demonstrated ability to generate new leads and bring in new client work.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in VA or the ability to attain a PE License in VA within 3-6 months.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with swmm, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS (2D SWMM preferred)
• Experience with client service management
• Experience with FEMA floodplain management
• Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS
• Experience with contract and task order management
• Be dependable, responsible, and have good communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a DMV record check, and be insurable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Virginia municipalities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.