Water Resources Discipline Lead
About The Position
STV is seeking an accomplished Water Resources Discipline Lead to help shape and grow our water resources practice across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This senior leadership role is ideal for a proven technical leader who brings deep expertise in drainage, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, and public-sector infrastructure delivery. In this role, you will combine technical leadership, client engagement, and team development to deliver high-quality solutions for transportation agencies, municipalities, rail and transit clients, and other public-sector partners. This is an opportunity to influence practice strategy, elevate technical standards, mentor talented engineers, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that improve mobility, resilience, and community outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive water resources experience, preferably on transportation infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer license in Virginia, or ability to obtain within six months.
- Strong expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, drainage and culvert design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting.
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with clients.
Responsibilities
- Set the technical direction for water resources services across Virginia, with a focus on quality, innovation, and consistent delivery.
- Lead teams that support transportation, rail, transit, municipal, and other public-sector infrastructure programs.
- Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain studies, permitting, and related technical deliverables.
- Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Partner with leadership on pursuits, proposals, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Guide project execution, staffing, QA/QC, and risk management to support successful delivery.
- Coordinate permitting and regulatory reviews with Virginia DEQ, local jurisdictions, and environmental agencies.
- Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Represent STV in client meetings, technical reviews, project presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
