Water Resources Engineer

STV • Fairfax, VA

9d • $98,011 - $130,681

About The Position

STV Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer for our Fairfax, VA location. We have a thriving Mid-Atlantic Transportation practice with a close-knit, team-oriented group that is growing rapidly. Due to our success, we need to continue to add resources to assist with the delivery of our current extensive backlog of work. This backlog includes tasks associated with various infrastructure improvement projects for VDOT, DDOT and MDOT as well as numerous municipal, institutional, and private sector clients. This role offers unlimited opportunities to manage projects, mentor junior staff, interact directly with clients, while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance. This role offers the opportunity to function as a key resource in support of our other offices and have a direct impact on the improvement of infrastructure nationally. This position offers excellent potential for career advancement as this individual would assist other senior staff in guiding transportation agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and/or DC. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead a team, displays confidence, and possesses a vast understanding of hydraulic design principles, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive water resource design experience
• VA/DC Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong working knowledge of VDOT drainage design and hydrology and hydraulic analysis preferred
• VA municipal client experience is a plus
• Experience in technical aspects of roadway Water Resources Engineering related to - design of storm drains, culverts, storm water management, ESD/LID facilities, erosion and sediment control, hydraulic analysis, and environmental permitting.
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as GISHydro, TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, and HEC-RAS.
• HydroCAD, SWMM and FlowMaster experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Proficient with MicroStation Inroads/OpenRoads modeling and ESRI ArcGIS preferred
• Familiarity with NPDES permit requirements of municipalities and other government entities.
• Knowledge of Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

Nice To Haves

• Experience in other aspects of Water Resources Engineering including floodplain analysis and mapping, watershed/water modeling, hydraulic scour analysis, dam breach analysis, and/or stream restoration is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional design services for transportation improvement projects for VDOT, DDOT and/or MDOT and other County/City agencies.
• Developing design plans including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, ESD/LID facilities and erosion and sediment control.
• Obtaining stormwater and erosion and sediment control permits.
• Coordinating design development and assisting with technical direction to other design staff.
• Coordinating with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget.
• Assisting with the development of specifications, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Establishing working relationships and interfacing with client technical staff and project managers.
• Mentoring/supporting water resource design staff.
• Attending project meetings with clients, sub-consultants, and the project team.

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 (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees