Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Come join the Clark Nexsen team and be a part of a talented and energetic team that provides superior service to our clients, while enjoying camaraderie with your colleagues and the knowledge that you are helping to better our surrounding communities and the world through the projects we bring to reality.

Clark Nexsen is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer. You'll have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of programs and projects, including municipal, state, and federal/DOD projects. We currently have a need for senior project experience and leadership within our Infrastructure Market Sector, providing expertise and guidance on water resources, storm drainage and stormwater management design, flood studies, culvert design and HEC-RAS analysis, bridge hydraulics, hydrologic & hydraulic modeling. This high energy and highly motivated individual will provide technical guidance and leadership on a multitude of design projects, leading and mentoring our more mid-level and junior design staff. This individual will also be involved in marketing and business development activities, assisting in the development of strategies for winning new work and helping the Infrastructure Market Sector continue growing.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform high level storm drainage and stormwater management designs, while providing technical and design leadership for our more junior level staff
• Analyze and problem solve complex stormwater and flooding issues, while bringing reliable and cost-effective solutions to our clients
• Perform water systems analysis and modeling, using various software programs.
• Development of erosion and sediment control plans and strategies
• Design stormwater management facilities to support municipal, state, and federal/Department of Defense projects
• Be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients, with a focus on providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Make presentations to clients and the general public, communicating the benefits of a project and/or technical solution clearly and concisely
• Preparation of construction documents, including plans and specifications
• Prepare quantity take-offs and/or estimates for drainage projects.
• Development of engineering reports and memorandums.
• Working with contractors and clients during the construction phase of a project to resolve issues and to communicate project requirements
• Develop and also lead the development of scopes and fees for project pursuits

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant post education experience in Water Resource Engineering
• Professional Engineer license required
• Experience in Microstation/Geopak/OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D
• Experience in CAD platforms and stormwater/hydraulic design software such as PCSWMM & Civil 3D
• Perform technical work in various software applications, including but not limited to Microstation, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, StormCad, HEC-RAS, and ARC-GIS

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with land disturbance permits and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
• Ability to deliver quality projects for a wide range of clients
• Ability to design complex open and closed storm drainage systems and stormwater management facilities
• Proficient in communicating and working in an office environment; enjoys and thrives working with a cohesive team
• Ability to communicate with a wide-ranging audience, with differing technical and non-technical backgrounds
• Ability to provide support on projects that may extend beyond the typical work week
• Occasional overnight travel required
• Experience with VDOT, municipal markets in Virginia, or the USACOE/NAVFAC/Department of Defense
• Membership in professional societies such as ASCE, ACEC and/or AWRA is preferred

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.