Water Resources Engineer Transportation Infrastructure Base Salary to 120kyear Richmond VA

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Richmond, VA. The role involves leading design efforts, performing hydraulic analyses, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, possess a PE license, and have over 5 years of experience. Compensation includes a base salary of $115k-$120k annually along with medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience preparing engineering plans and construction documents.
• Ability to mentor junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, and design calculations.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to deliver projects.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Stormwater management

Drainage design

Hydraulic modeling

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Water Resources Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure - Base Salary to 120k/year - Richmond, VA

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical design efforts, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams on complex drainage and stormwater projects.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, and hydraulic modeling. This individual will play a key role in project delivery while supporting the development of junior engineering staff and contributing to client-facing project activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, drainage analyses, and design calculations for water resources and transportation-related projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering designs related to stormwater management, drainage systems, culverts, and water resources infrastructure.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, permit documentation, and contract documents.
• Review engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, permitting requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and technical staff to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Review engineering plans, calculations, and design documents prepared by junior engineers.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to entry-level and junior engineering staff.
• Participate in quality control reviews and support continuous improvement of engineering and design practices.
• Attend client meetings, stakeholder coordination meetings, and project presentations as needed.
• Conduct occasional site visits, field investigations, and project assessments.
• Remain current with industry standards, stormwater regulations, hydraulic modeling methodologies, and water resources engineering best practices.
• Support CAD and design standards implementation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Virginia PE license preferred or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with water resources engineering, drainage design, stormwater management, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, construction documents, technical reports, and permitting documentation.
• Strong understanding of engineering design standards, construction documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting transportation, roadway, infrastructure, or municipal engineering projects.
• Ability to review technical work products and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative engineering team environment.

Compensation

• Base salary in the 115k - 120k/year range
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance