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Senior Water Resource Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

Kimley-Horn

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Reston, VA · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors Qualifications * 6-10 years of water resources engineering experience

Kimley-Horn

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Reston, VA · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors Qualifications * 6-10 years of water resources engineering experience

Kimley-Horn

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Reston, VA

$83K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors * 6-10 years of water resources engineering experience * Experience in ...

Kimley-Horn

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Reston, VA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors Qualifications * 6-10 years of water resources engineering experience

Kimley-Horn

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Reston, VA · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors Qualifications * 6-10 years of water resources engineering experience

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior water resource engineer in Reston, VA is $125,693.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,600.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Water Resource Engineers are experienced professionals who design, manage, and oversee projects related to water resources, such as flood control, water supply, stormwater management, and environmental restoration. They analyze data, develop engineering solutions, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. In addition to technical tasks, they often supervise teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Their work is essential for sustainable water management and infrastructure development.

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Senior Water Resource Engineers often oversee complex projects that require coordination among civil engineers, environmental scientists, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. A key challenge is ensuring effective communication and alignment of project goals across diverse disciplines, while adhering to budget, regulatory, and timeline constraints. Proactively resolving conflicts, facilitating regular team meetings, and keeping clear documentation are essential strategies for success in this collaborative environment.

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Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer

AMT Engineering

Herndon, VA • On-site, Remote

$101K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

AMT is growing and is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer with 7+ years of relevant experience, to join our growing team of design professionals in our Herndon, VA office.  The right candidate would lead water resources engineering tasks for transportation-related projects for Virginia and Maryland DOT and municipalities.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead, manage and deliver challenging projects in the growing Virginia and Maryland markets and grow into a management position.

We culture an Excellent Work / Life Balance and an opportunity to work a hybrid (combination of office and remote) schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your career, and seek advancement into a leadership role. We offer competitive compensation & benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a potential relocation allowance for the right candidate. In addition to supporting projects in the Herndon, VA office, the candidate will be involved with other AMT offices and project opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Completion of calculations, reports and plans in support of transportation projects including stormwater management, storm drainage systems, culverts, open channels, bridge hydraulics and erosion and sediment control.
  • Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis and reporting.
  • Obtain permit approvals from state and local agencies.
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering documents (plans, reports, cost estimates and specifications) for Advertisement and Construction.
  • Meet and work directly with clients and public agency officials.
  • Work in collaboration with a Transportation design team comprised of other disciplines and support staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Provide QA/QC review following AMT and client-based procedures.
Qualifications
  • BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Water Resources.
  • Minimum of 7 years of water resources related experience including plan and report production.
  • Hydrology and hydraulic modeling experience (storm drainage, SWM, floodplain, bridge) with commonly used software.
  • Virginia Licensed Professional Engineer required, Maryland preferred
  • VDOT experience highly preferred.
  • CADD experience with MicroStation / OpenRoads required.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Why Join AMT?
 
At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization - values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.
 
The AMT Difference
 
Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company's stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.
 
To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.
 
Competitive Benefit Package
 
To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:
Tiered medical coverage
Dental/Vision
401(k) - Generous 6% Company match!
Employee Stock Ownership
Short- and long-term disability
College savings plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Training/Certifications
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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