Water Resources Engineer

Dewberry; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA to apply innovative design methods to water resource projects such as stormwater management. Candidates should have a degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering and 4-8 years of relevant experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and includes tasks like drainage design and watershed analysis. A P.E. license is preferred. Join Dewberry and contribute to impactful water resource solutions in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years' water resources-related experience.
• Experience in drainage design and erosion control.
• P.E. license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative design methods to water resource projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for balanced design.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for projects.

Skills

Watershed and storm water management

Surface water hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

Design of stormwater control measures

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

B.S. or MS Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

ESRI Arc GIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

HY-8

TR-20

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking aWater Resources Engineer in our Virginia Beach, VA office. This position offers great potential for professional growth in a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to apply innovative design methods to water resource projects. Typical projects involve stormwater management design, stream restoration / natural channel design, storm drainage design, floodplain management and analysis, and other watershed planning projects. Our Richmond Water Resources group serves a wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients. Our engineers are on the cutting edge of innovation, providing unique and challenging solutions while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop a balanced design.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time,eDewbrry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• B.S. or MS Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or related engineering field), with emphasis in water resources.
• 4-8 years’ water resources-related experience.
• Experience in watershed and storm water management, design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures (specifically to Virginia DEQ BMP Clearinghouse), surface water hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and watershed/waterway modeling.
• Knowledge/experience with ESRI Arc GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, TR-20, AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• P.E. license preferred.