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Water Resource Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic and dedicated Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office as a Water Resources Engineer. This role involves working on stormwater design projects supporting new and redevelopment initiatives, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

+ Produce final construction documents.

+ Conduct site visits to assess project needs.

+ Develop local and state permit applications.

+ Prepare technical reports to support project objectives.

+ Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards.

+ Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

+ Design various SWM facilities including bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

+ Develop and execute stormwater operation and maintenance programs for entities owning large SWM assets.

+ Model and analyze local and FEMA floodplains for existing and proposed conditions.

+ Design large culvert/bridge crossings.

+ Analyze and permit state-regulated dams, including dam breach inundation studies, operation and maintenance permitting, alteration permits, emergency action plan development and execution, and annual dam inspections.

+ Gain general civil/land development experience.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a similar field.

+ Minimum of 6-10+ years of civil/water resources engineering experience.

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D.

+ Proficiency with H&H modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HY-8, Flowmaster.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain.

+ Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

+ Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.

+ Strong quality control skills and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred.

+ Proficiency with ArcMap or similar software.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a collaborative environment focused on helping employees achieve personal and professional goals. The company offers significant opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and training. Employees receive yearly bonuses based on individual and company performance, along with compensation reviews. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, continuing education incentives, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Tuition ReimbursementYearly Performance bonuses (based on company and individual performance)Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)Competitive vacation and holiday schedule

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.