Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

Volkert IncSpringfield, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Valid Professional Engineering Licensure
  • 10+ years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources experience for transportation projects
  • Experience with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PCSWMM, Pondpack, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS and Subsurface Utility Design and Analysis (SUDA) software
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

  • Previous VDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of VDOT standards and procedures
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Master's in Water Resources field

Responsibilities

  • Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
  • Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
  • Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for Transportation Improvement projects
  • Preparing, applying and getting permits from local and state regulatory agencies
  • Assisting and preparing project plans using OpenRoads Designer
  • Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of scopes, complex engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
  • Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
  • Reviewing construction plans/documents, project quantity estimates, reports and supporting documents, details, and drawings for compliance to project requirements
  • Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
  • Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
  • Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
  • Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits
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