Water Resources Engineer

ATCS; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO (personal)

Inclusive holiday PTO

401K match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ATCS is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation Water Resources design services group in a hybrid role, with three days on-site at our Herndon, VA office. You will perform diverse hydrology/hydraulics analyses, create 2D/3D design models, and coordinate with senior engineers to deliver stormwater and drainage solutions for MDOT, VDOT, and PennDOT projects.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, 3+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in water resources design for transportation projects with H&H modeling, floodplain management, stream restoration, stormwater design, drainage, and erosion control.
• Proficiency with hydraulic design software such as Microstation, InRoads/OpenRoads, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical design for water resources transportation projects including stormwater, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and stream restoration.
• Perform hydrology/hydraulics studies and modeling for culverts, drainage systems, bridges, streams, and floodplain analyses.
• Prepare CADD plans and GIS exhibits.
• QA/QC and review work of others; prepare reports on stormwater management and design measures.
• Use HEC-RT or related tools to develop 1D/2D hydrologic models; apply ARC-GIS and HEC-HMS as needed.
• Collaborate with internal/external clients; work in a multi-discipline team environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Education

ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering program

EIT certification

Tools

Microstation

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Geopak

Pond Pack

HEC-RAS

GISHydro

HEC-HMS

HydroCAD

WinTR-55

WinTR-20

ArcGIS

Excel

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

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ATCS is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as a Water Resources Engineer. This is a hybrid role with three days per week required onsite in our Herndon, VA office.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks primarily supporting MDOT, VDOT, and PennDOT. The diversity of responsibilities requires a flexible mindset and cooperative team-oriented attitude with progressively increasing technical capabilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical design for a variety of water resources transportation projects including stormwater management, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and stream restoration designs.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulics studies/modeling and analysis for culverts, drainage systems, bridges, streams, watershed studies, and other floodplain studies
• Prepare CADD plans and GIS exhibits.
• Support the review work performed by other engineers, and consultants including QA/QC.
• Develop reports in support of broader engineering activities involving stormwater management, design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures and/or facilities (specifically to the Virginia StormwaterManagement Handbook).
• Utilizes TR-20, Rational method, Streamstat, HEC-RAS to develop 1D and 2D models for hydrologic and hydraulics analysis. Ability to use HEC-17, HEC-18, HEC-20, & HEC-23.
• Utilizes ARC-GIS and HEC-HMS as needed.
• Utilizes CADD to develop 3D models and develop construction plans.
• Work under senior-level engineers and managers to provide innovative design solutions and solve project challenges.
• Communicate with internal and external clients to ensure an effective water resources design development process.
• Work in a team environment between multiple disciplines on a daily basis.
• Perform reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates prepared by others.
• Occasionally travel to other offices and project sites as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil/Environmental Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in Water Resources Design Engineering for transportation engineering projects with topics such as H&H modeling, floodplain management, stream restoration, stormwater management design, drainage design, and erosion and sediment control design. Bridge hydraulic modeling and scour analysis not required but a plus.
• Demonstrate working ability with hydraulic computer design software such as:
  • Microstation, Inroads, OpenRoads Designer, Geopak, Pond Pack, HEC-RAS, GISHydro, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, WinTR-55, WinTR-20, ArcGIS, Excel, AutoCAD 3D, HEC-RAS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others.

Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $82,000 - $127,000per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary.

In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date.

Including, but not limited to:

• generous personal PTO
• inclusive holiday PTO
• community involvement PTO
• highly customizable medical plan options
• excellent dental & vision plans
• 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting
• parental leave
• STD & LTD
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• and more

ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at [e-mail].