Senior Water Resources Engineer

Description

• Assist in the development of TMDL Action Plans, stormwater master plans, and resilience planning.
• Lead the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection strategies.
• Conduct peer and quality reviews on applicable projects.
• Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
• Oversee the inspection of BMPs, municipal facilities, and outfalls.
• Work under minimal supervision with broad guidelines, to assign, review, and evaluate the performance of new project orders; directing interdisciplinary project teams as needed to ensure project needs are met.
• Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities, working with other task managers as needed to address all technical disciplines.
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual requirements.
• Mentor/supervise junior staff and promote career development.
• Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout.
• Attend and help moderate daytime and evening public outreach meetings.
• Lead field assessments for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects.
• Lead credit analysis of a variety of BMPs for TMDL Credit using regulatory guidance.

Requirements

• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
• Strong project management credentials, including but not limited to scoping, establishing schedules, project plan development, and routine tracking/reporting throughout project implementation.
• Proven capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, PondPack, HMS, RAS or similar). 2D modeling experience preferred.
• Proven experience successfully executing technical design tasks and driving project delivery efforts of a team, including plan preparation in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with stormwater pump station design not required, but an added value.
• Experience with Federal / Federally funded projects preferred, including familiarity with Federal design requirements, specification development, and the ability to interact with Clients.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel locally on short notice (in and around Virginia).
• Minimum of 9 years prior experience.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and the general public.
• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required. Masters preferred.
• Must have a high attention to detail, strength in time management and organizational skills, and good written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of Virginia regulations.
• Ability to present to both small and large groups on a wide range of projects.
• Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred.
• Ability to walk 24 miles per day in rough terrain and in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program.
• Strong project leadership to help ensure conformance with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF).
• Professional Licensure (PE) required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance