Water Resources Design Engineer I — Shape Municipal Infrastructure

Stratus®; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional licensing support

Health insurance

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Design Engineer to join its Water Resources team. You will prepare detailed technical drawings for water distribution systems, working under licensed engineers and project managers to support design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and project delivery.

You will manage multiple design tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and apply advanced design tools to produce high-quality construction documents, from planning through permitting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings, plans, and models for municipal and private water distribution systems (pipelines, valves, pump stations, etc.) in accordance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Assist with analyzing stormwater management systems.
• Utilize advanced Civil 3D features and other design software to create and modify engineering drawings and plans ensuring adherence to project specifications and company standards.
• Conduct research on materials, codes, and regulations to support design efforts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather technical input and integrate various engineering systems into designs.
• Participate in project meetings, taking notes and providing updates on assigned tasks to ensure that design development is on track.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, including design reports, calculations, and specifications, for review by senior engineers.
• Conduct field visits or site inspections to gather data or assist in assessing existing conditions as needed.
• Support quality control efforts by reviewing design deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards

Skills

Civil design principles

Construction documentation

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Design Engineer to join its Water Resources team. You will prepare detailed technical drawings for water distribution systems, working under licensed engineers and project managers to support design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and project delivery.

You will manage multiple design tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and apply advanced design tools to produce high-quality construction documents, from planning through permitting.