Senior Water Resource Project Manager - VB / Richmond

Senior Water Resources Engineer / Hydraulics Lead Full-Time | Richmond, VA The Opportunity My client, a well-established and highly respected engineering consultancy with over a century of industry success, is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Richmond, Virginia. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to drive hydraulic engineering efforts across major transportation projects in Virginia. You will play a critical role in hydrologic analysis, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of complex hydraulic design solutions that directly impact infrastructure development. Key Responsibilities Lead hydraulic and hydrologic design efforts for transportation projects Deliver stormwater management design and plan production Carry out hydrologic and hydraulic stream analyses, including scour assessments Prepare and review erosion and sediment control (ESC) designs in accordance with VDOT standards Develop and coordinate permit drawings and regulatory submissions Manage FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) processes including CLOMR/LOMR submissions Apply Hydraulic Engineering Circular (HEC) guidance (including HEC-18, HEC-20, HEC-23) for scour, stability, and countermeasure design Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support project delivery from concept through construction Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia 16+ years of relevant experience in water resources / transportation engineering Strong experience with: VDOT hydraulics and erosion & sediment control design Stormwater management design Hydraulic and hydrologic modelling FEMA flood studies and permitting processes Preferred Experience Experience acting as (or working toward) a Hydraulics Discipline Lead Proven ability to develop full contract documentation, including: Plans Engineer's estimates Bid quantities Specifications and special provisions What's on Offer My client offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary Generous PTO and paid holidays Medical, life, and disability insurance options Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care) 401(k) retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance programme Parental leave benefits Additional Information Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship No visa sponsorship is available for this position If you're looking to step into a high-impact leadership role with a long-standing, forward-thinking engineering firm, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful mark on major infrastructure projects. Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Estimator USA USD 100000 - USD 175000 W/WW PE USA GBP 100000 - GBP 150000 Drainage Technical Lead USA GBP 120000 - GBP 160000 Project Manager- Gresham, OR USA USD 135000 - USD 225000 Heavy Civil Project Engineer- Portland, OR USA USD 85000 - USD 115000 Electrical Engineer Portland, OR USA USD 120000 - USD 170000 Director of Business Development (Construction)- Dallas, OR USA USD 175000 - USD 225000 Security Designer USA USD 90000 - USD 120000 Director of Engineering USA USD 150000 - USD 180000 Jobs