Stormwater Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer - Stormwater & Water Resources
Chantilly, VA | Full-Time
I'm working with a growing civil engineering consulting firm in Northern Virginia that is looking to add a Civil Engineer to its Water Resources team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys stormwater design and wants exposure to a variety of projects ranging from large-scale mixed-use developments and data centers to public-sector infrastructure and federal facilities.
The team is heavily involved in stormwater management design, inspections, maintenance programs, floodplain studies, and hydraulic modeling. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while continuing to develop your technical skills alongside experienced water resources professionals.
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000+ depending on experience
What You'll Be Doing
- Design stormwater management facilities for new development and redevelopment projects
- Prepare construction plans, calculations, technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation
- Develop stormwater concept plans and drainage solutions
- Perform construction observations and support construction-phase services
- Assist with stormwater operation and maintenance programs
- Prepare local and state permit applications
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and respond to review comments
- Conduct site inspections and field investigations as needed
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver projects on schedule
Technical Experience You'll Gain
- Stormwater management facility design
- Bioretention systems, green infrastructure, and water quality BMPs
- Detention and retention pond design
- Permeable pavements and underground detention systems
- Drainage studies and hydrologic analysis
- Floodplain analysis and permitting
- Dam-related hydrology and hydraulic studies
- Construction administration and compliance inspections
- Municipal and state permitting processes
What They're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in civil engineering, land development, or stormwater engineering
- Strong AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
- Detail-oriented approach to engineering design and quality control
Preferred Experience
- EIT certification or progress toward licensure
- PE license or future interest in obtaining one
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software
- Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, FlowMaster, or similar tools
- GIS experience
- Understanding of Virginia stormwater regulations and permitting requirements
Why It's Worth Considering
- Dedicated water resources team with strong technical expertise
- Diverse project portfolio across public and private sectors
- Opportunity to work on everything from stormwater design to floodplain and hydraulic studies
- Excellent mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Clear path toward project management and technical leadership
- Collaborative culture with exposure to a wide range of engineering projects
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys stormwater engineering but wants to continue expanding their water resources expertise. It's a strong opportunity to build experience across stormwater design, hydrology and hydraulics, permitting, inspections, and floodplain analysis while working on projects throughout Northern Virginia and beyond.
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