Senior Stormwater Engineer / Team Lead

Description

The company is an infrastructure consulting firm with over 50,000 staff, working on water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings for public and private clients. It reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025.

This role leads stormwater and water resources engineering, planning and design work for federal, state, municipal and private clients from the Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA office. You will also manage and mentor mid-level and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and scientists.
• Serve as project and technical manager for stormwater planning, design and implementation.
• Oversee the preparation of proposals and agreements.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams producing design and construction drawings for stormwater infrastructure, including green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
• Give technical direction and quality oversight on project deliverables.
• Prepare, review and seal design documents as a licensed professional engineer.
• Organize and lead client communications, meetings and project updates.
• Build new client relationships and lead business development across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the US.
• Develop and mentor junior staff.
• Represent the company in local and regional water resources organizations, at technical conferences and in client meetings.
• Travel locally within Virginia, with occasional trips outside the local area.

Requirements

• Minimum: BA or BS in civil, environmental or a related engineering field plus 6+ years of experience, or an equivalent mix of experience and education.
• Minimum: Virginia professional engineering license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of your start date.
• Minimum: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam or other drafting software.
• Minimum: 2+ years of experience as a project manager.
• Minimum: Valid US driver's license and passing the motor vehicle records review, required as a condition of employment.
• Minimum: US citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Preferred: 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in public and/or private sectors.
• Preferred: 2+ years demonstrating leadership and team development.
• Preferred: Track record of producing high-quality deliverables independently and on time.
• Preferred: Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Preferred: Familiarity with stormwater infrastructure planning, design and implementation, including green solutions.
• Preferred: Knowledge of watershed modeling, ecological restoration and coastal planning.
• Preferred: Experience with regulatory interactions, permitting and funding programs.

Conditions

Based in the Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA office.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment, part of the company's hiring security checks.

Equal opportunity employer; candidate information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Award-winning training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.
• Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.