Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design + Engineering, Planning + Environmental, and Program + Construction Management.

We are currently searching for an experienced Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineerto support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA.

What you’ll be doing:

• Will be responsible to perform stormwater and hydrologic analysis and designs for highway projects within the team
• Able to produce high quality design, construction plan set, and technical reports for stormwater projects for various owners, including municipalities, state (VDOT), and federal
• Will work independently
• Position includes client interaction and a commitment to client service
• Should be familiar with regional standards and permitting process including VDOT, MDOT, DDOT, VPDES, MDE, and DOEE

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required
• 2 - 7 years related experience required
• Strong writing, oral communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with water resources design elements related to, but not limited to:
  • Virginia, Maryland, and DC Stormwater Management Program
  • Modeling
  • H&H analysis
  • Erosion and sediment control plans and strategies
  • Perform technical work in various software applications, including but not limited to MicroStation, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, and ARC-GIS/ARC-GIS PRO, etc…
  • Ability to deliver quality projects for a wide range of clients.
  • Land disturbance permits and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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