Water Resources Engineering Lead

Jobot; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSAs and FSAs options

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development and licensure

Career advancement opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Performance-based incentive

Environmental stewardship culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Active Professional Engineer (PE) for a national environmental consulting and ecological restoration firm. Based in the Richmond area, the role focuses on stream and wetland restoration, water resources projects, and client management.

Qualified candidates have a PE license and ~15+ years of progressive engineering experience, with strong hydrology/hydraulics knowledge and regulatory understanding.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Extensive experience leading engineering projects involving stream restoration, wetland restoration, stormwater management, or water resources.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical documents and performing QA/QC.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects involving stream and wetland restoration, stormwater management, and water resources.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with public agencies and private developers.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams; oversee QA/QC of technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and design principles.
• Drive business development and project pursuits where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

QA/QC

Hydrology & hydraulics knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biological Engineering

Job description

Active Professional Engineer (PE) Required

Salary: $140,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a national environmental consulting and ecological restoration firm that partners with public agencies, private developers, utilities, and infrastructure organizations to restore and protect natural resources. Their work focuses on stream and wetland restoration, water resource engineering, habitat improvement, stormwater management, and environmental mitigation projects. They are recognized for delivering technically complex projects that improve ecosystems while supporting sustainable development across the United States.

Why join us

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Licensure and certification assistance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on environmental stewardship

Job Details

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Approximately 15 or more years of progressive engineering experience.
• Extensive experience leading engineering projects involving stream restoration, wetland restoration, stormwater management, or water resources.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical documents and performing quality assurance/quality control.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within an environmental consulting firm.
• Experience supporting transportation, utility, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies and public-sector clients within Virginia or neighboring states.
• Experience contributing to business development, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
• Familiarity with restoration construction methods and field implementation.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.