Water Resources and Waste Water Engineer

Job Details:

My client is a top notch CIVIL and MEP Consulting Engineering firm world wide. They are looking for Water Resources and Wastewater Engineers in the state of Virginia. PE a plus!

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus including interaction with staff and clients
• Conducting hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM, SRH-2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others
• Using analysis to identify and design flood, scour and resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature based solutions and living shorelines
• Performing FEMA “no-rise” analyses and assisting clients with FEMA map revisions
• Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects
• Leading the construction administration for water resource projects
• Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications
• Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
• Lead the development of project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
• Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs, and the ability to select an apply to appropriate approach to solve our client’s problem
• Experience and interest in staff development
• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-11 years’ experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• PE license or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred.