Project Engineer Water Resources
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Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Project Engineer - Water Resources
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Engineer to work on-site in Virginia Beach VA. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the Water Resources discipline with demonstrated design experience in drainage and stormwater management design complex hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and erosion and sediment control design with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of concurrent design tasks in the civil engineering field.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines using current design software
- Analyze survey reports maps drawings aerial photography and other topographical or geological data to plan projects
- Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Assist in the preparation of Contract Documents including Scopes Fees Plans Reports Specifications and Cost Estimates
- Expected to perform daily duties in a collaborative environment with engineers across other disciplines
- Mentor younger engineers
- Coordination with contractors outside consultants government agencies and staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
- Assist in construction phase service requests from the client or contractor
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental engineering with an emphasis in Water Resources from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 4-10 years of experience in Water Resources engineering
- Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
- Hydrologic Modeling experience using TR-55 / TR20 and Rational Methodologies
- Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS HY-8 HydroCAD or other applicable modeling software
- Drainage and Stormwater Management design experience
- Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
- Experience working with clients at the local and state levels.
- Virginia DEQ certified stormwater management combined administrator
- Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements and protocols
- Experience with GIS
If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity we encourage you to apply. Once you have formally applied for the position please feel free to send your resume to for immediate review.
Industry & Domain Knowledge
High
- Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years in civil engineering surveying or closely related surveying roles. - Domain Expertise: Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license required; working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations mandatory. - Market: Experience with Tennessee state surveying regulations and local jurisdiction requirements essential for compliance and legal surveying practice.
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Company Size Background
Medium
Experience working in large civil engineering firms with 500 employees or similar enterprise-scale organizations preferred; familiarity with multi-disciplinary teams and complex project environments.
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Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience
High
10 years managing and performing land surveying projects including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation; experience leading multiple field crews and managing project budgets and client relationships; demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with Federal State and local surveying regulations in civil engineering contexts.
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Career Stability
Medium
Minimum 10 years of continuous experience in land surveying roles demonstrating career stability Evidence of progressive responsibility or leadership in surveying or project management Preferably tenure in civil engineering or surveying firms with consistent employment history
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Must-have skills
High
1. Proficient use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Inroads/Microstation for survey plan preparation and drafting. 2. Extensive experience (10 years) in land surveying including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation. 3. Working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations including Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor licensure.
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Educational Qualifications
Low
- High school diploma or equivalent required - Equivalent experience in surveying accepted - Focus on 10 years of surveying experience and Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license
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Required Software Tools
High
AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation: Proficient use for survey plan preparation and design documentation. InRoads: Hands-on experience for survey calculations and terrain modeling. Familiarity with aerial mapping technologies such as LiDAR scanning and sUAS (drones) for advanced surveying applications.
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Certifications & Licenses
High
Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (PLS) license required; must be active and valid. No immigration sponsorship except TN visa eligibility. License must comply with Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations.
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Managerial Experience
High
Required: Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience managing multiple field crews or survey teams; Proven leadership in a mid-management role overseeing team performance and project delivery; Experience managing client relationships and project budgets in surveying or civil engineering.
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Commute/Relocation
High
Onsite role based in Franklin Tennessee; candidates must be able to work onsite full-time and either live within reasonable commuting distance or be fully willing to relocate without relocation assistance as no relocation support is provided.
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Key Skills
- Agriculture
- Asset Management
- Data Structures
- ABAP
- Application Programming
- Agile Testing
