Senior Water Resource Technical Lead
Senior Water Resources Technical Lead
Gainesville, VA | Hybrid (1 Day Per Week in Office)
My client is seeking a Senior Water Resources Technical Lead to join their growing team in Gainesville, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with approximately 10-20 years of experience who enjoys leading complex technical projects across stream restoration, stormwater, dam safety, and floodplain management while mentoring junior staff and serving as a key technical resource.
The role offers significant flexibility, a strong project backlog, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of stream restoration and watershed projects
- Design and review stormwater management (SWM) and BMP facilities
- Conduct dam inspections, O&M certifications, assessments, and rehabilitation design
- Perform floodplain modeling, floodproofing analyses, and H&H studies
- Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and mentorship to project teams
- Support client relationships, regulatory coordination, and project delivery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental professionals
Qualifications
- 10-20+ years of water resources engineering experience
- Strong experience in several of the following:
- Stream restoration
- Stormwater management and BMP design
- Dam inspections, dam safety, and rehabilitation
- Floodplain modeling and floodproofing
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- PE license preferred
- Proven experience leading projects and mentoring staff
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Hybrid schedule with only one day per week in the office
- Employee ownership through an ESOP program
- Twice-yearly performance bonuses
- Paid overtime at 1.5x for hours worked beyond 40 per week
- Strong work-life balance and flexibility
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Paid professional development, continuing education, and training
- Professional license, certification, and industry association fees covered
- Opportunity to work across stream restoration, stormwater, dam, floodplain, and environmental projects
- Clear path to technical leadership and long-term career growth
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior water resources professional looking to lead technically challenging projects while benefiting from the stability, flexibility, and long-term rewards of an employee-owned organization.
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