Senior Engineer – Water Resources/Drainage

Sheladia Associates•Rockville, MD

6d•$130,000 - $185,000

About The Position

This position is posted to source for current/future opportunities - we are eager to connect with talented professionals seeking their next role. We will contact you with status of current/expected opportunities. APPLICANTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY LOCATED AND FULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA. Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as U.S. funded international projects and multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects. We are seeking experienced Senior Engineers – Water Resources/Drainage to join our team in Rockville, MD/the DMV area. This position will serve as a technical lead and subject-matter expert for hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and drainage design on complex transportation and infrastructure projects. The location will be determined based on site/client office location per opportunity. The successful candidate will manage civil engineering projects from planning through delivery, ensuring program goals are met and client expectations exceeded. This role involves leading technical teams, coordinating schedules and budgets, monitoring performance, managing risks, and fostering personnel development, applying best practices to achieve efficient, high-quality, integrated outcome.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with significant expertise in water resources, drainage, and infrastructure design; 15–25 years of experience is preferred.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor staff, manage teams, and drive accountability.
Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities across multi-disciplinary projects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Proficiency with design and modeling software and general office applications (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).
Understanding of regulatory standards, permitting processes, and construction practices related to stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, TR-55, TR-20, HydroCAD, Hydraflow, FlowMaster, and related modeling tools preferred.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical and organizational leader in water resources and civil infrastructure design, guiding and managing project teams.
Oversee and mentor junior civil engineering staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and positive work environment.
Lead project execution with a proactive, forward-thinking approach, ensuring teams meet objectives on schedule and within budget.
Supervise all aspects of project delivery, including project setup, drafting, design, quality control, and coordination.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated project solutions.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
Design and manage permitting for civil construction projects, including stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and drainage systems.
Review and monitor project reports to ensure schedules, budgets, and performance goals are achieved.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance
opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses
free on-site parking
free access to a fitness center, complete with locker rooms, showers and towel service
yoga studio/meditation room
lovely outdoor seating and dining area
next to a community park with walking paths and sports fields