Transportation - Water Resources Engineer

Whitman,-Requardt-; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic studies, drainage design, stormwater management, and erosion control for transportation projects.

The candidate will work with Virginia regions and contribute to technical reports and CAD design documents. The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering degree (ABET) with 5–10 years of experience and is proficient in H/H software and CAD

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering degree.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• EIT certification required; PE preferred.
• Experience designing drainage, stormwater systems, BMPs; and preparing contract docs.
• Proficiency with H/H design software and 3D design tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrologic/hydraulic studies and drainage design.
• Lead stormwater management and erosion/sediment control for transportation projects.
• Perform watershed analyses and modeling (H/H).
• Prepare/modify drainage designs on CAD drawings and construction documents.
• Design storm sewer systems and analyze bridges/culverts; assess scour.

Skills

Hydrologic/hydraulic studies

Stormwater management

Erosion and sediment control

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering (ABET)

Tools

HY-8

NRCS TR-55/TR-20

HydroCAD

StreamStats

HEC-RAS

Pondpack

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Full Time Fairfax, VA, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is currently seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer in our Fairfax, VA office. This position will work with other Virginia regions as well.

Responsibilities:

• Hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage
• Stormwater management (SWM) and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design primarily for transportation projects
• Performing hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) watershed analysis and modeling for river mechanics / Floodplain Studies
• Preparation or modification of drainage design on CADD drawings/ construction plan documents
• Storm sewer system design and profiles
• Erosion and sediment control design
• Bridge/culvert hydraulics and design, including scour analysis

Other duties may include performing GIS based project background mapping, utilization of H&H modeling software, technical report preparation, and construction cost estimating. Some field work may be required;, therefore, the candidate will need a vehicle or access to transportation for this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• EIT certification required, PE preferred
• Experience designing drainage, stormwater management systems/BMP’s, erosion and sediment pollution controls; and preparing contract documents preferred.
• Experience with H/H design software including HY-8, NRCS (TR-55/TR-20); HydroCAD, StreamStats, HEC-RAS, Pondpack et. al preferred
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation CADD software. Understanding of 3D design, including OpenRoads Designer, a plus.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)