Sr. Water Resources Engineer - Water Business

Woolpert, Inc.; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Water Resources Engineer to join their dynamic Water Team in Virginia. This role supports various phases of water/wastewater projects, involving client communication and deliverable generation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biosystems, or a related field. A competitive salary range of $110,000 — $140,000 USD is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Task and personnel management experience is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, or the ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support various phases of water/wastewater/stormwater management projects.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables.
• Analyze and interpret stormwater model results.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biosystems, or a related engineering program

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Sr. Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic Water Team in Virginia. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with technical delivery on projects and the budgeting, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting for specific project phase(s) and/or task(s). It is key in establishing and improving levels of team technical competence, quality, and efficiency. The role engages clients across the water markets in support of client objectives in Water Resources Design, Drainage Design, Utilities Design, Site Civil Design, Data Analytics, Organizational Performance, Process Improvement, and related studies and analyses.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Support various phases of water/wastewater/stormwater management projects, from communication with clients to deliverable generation.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables and/or lead a team of technical staff in creating deliverables consistent with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage phases of projects, ensuring completion of work that meets quality assurance requirements.
• Perform field work, as needed.
• Analyze and interpret information, including field and water quality data, to present to clients in a meaningful format.
• Meet internal and/or external project deadlines.
• Comply with and implement clearly defined QA/QC measures.
• Communicate issues affecting phase/task or project schedule, budget, or quality and elevate unresolved issues to the project manager, team leader, and/or discipline leader.
• Support the development and advancement of stormwater design projects with consideration of local regulatory requirements and design standards.
• Analyze and interpret stormwater model results for project development and capital improvement program planning.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biosystems, or a related engineering program.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to perform technical tasks as assigned, as well as ensure the completion of additional tasks by other team members.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to interface effectively with clients, team members, and other firm resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Task and personnel management experience is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, or the ability to obtain.

Pay Range

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$110,000 — $140,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.