Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

Overview

Design drainage, stormwater, and hydraulic solutions for transportation improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• report writing
• construction drawings
• swppp design
• stormwater bmp
• software modeling
• drainage design

Tasks

-Prepare report and technical memorandum -Prepare construction drawings, quantities, cost estimates and specifications -Develop Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) -Design Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMPs) or SWM facilities to meet state and local requirements -Perform technical work in various software applications, including but not limited to MicroStation, Openroads Designer, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, and ARC-GIS -Develop drainage and Stormwater Management Design for Transportation improvement projects -Assist with roadway project development and other misc. civil engineering tasks for project design and delivery -Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, analysis, and modeling

Requirements

• 4+ years
• vdot drainage
• h&h analysis
• civil engineering
• pe license
• swppp

What You Bring

-Ability to deliver quality projects for a wide range of clients -4+ years related experience required -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 -Previous VDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of VDOT standards and procedures preferred -H&H analysis -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required -Valid driver’s license -Land disturbance permits and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) -A mix of technical and project management experience including, but not limited to: -Virginia Beach/Hampton Road experience is a plus -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Professional Engineer license preferred or working towards obtaining a PE license in the near future -Strong writing, oral communication, and teamwork skills

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Benefits

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

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening required (including marijuana per federal guidelines). -potential post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation if applicable. -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr) required.