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Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท Hybrid

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท Hybrid

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $127K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a ...

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

Support floodplain management, transportation engineering, drainage engineering, construction ... Perform surface water hydrologic and hydraulic modeling utilizing HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM ...

The position will involve work related to a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure ... Together, these divisions provide engineering, construction, transportation, environmental ...

Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

Support floodplain management, transportation engineering, drainage engineering, construction ... Perform surface water hydrologic and hydraulic modeling utilizing HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM ...

Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Ventura, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $148K/yr

The position will involve work related to a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure ... Together, these divisions provide engineering, construction, transportation, environmental ...

Engineer II - Water Resources

Baltimore, MD ยท Hybrid

$85K - $98K/yr

Two (2) + years of experience in Civil Water Resources or Transportation Engineering * Working knowledge of basic hydrologic and hydraulic principles * EIT or the ability to obtain within 6 months of ...

Lead water resources tasks in transportation engineering, mining engineering, drainage engineering, stream restoration design, and floodplain management work. * Convey results and findings by means ...

$57K - $75K/yr

A Transportation Engineer 1 supports a project's PM's and team through efficient plan production ... Ability to grasp storm & water design (plan & profile). * Ability to evaluate, create, modify ...

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Water Resources Engineer

Herndon, VA โ€ข On-site

$82K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

ATCS is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as a Water Resources Engineer. This is a hybrid role with three days per week required onsite in our Herndon, VA office.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the strategic growth efforts of our Transportation Water Resources design services group throughout the company. The Water Resources Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks primarily supporting MDOT, VDOT, and PennDOT. The diversity of responsibilities requires a flexible mindset and cooperative team-oriented attitude with progressively increasing technical capabilities.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Conduct technical design for a variety of water resources transportation projects including stormwater management, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and stream restoration designs.
  • Perform hydrology and hydraulics studies/modeling and analysis for culverts, drainage systems, bridges, streams, watershed studies, and other floodplain studies
  • Prepare CADD plans and GIS exhibits.
  • Support the review work performed by other engineers, and consultants including QA/QC.
  • Develop reports in support of broader engineering activities involving stormwater management, design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures and/or facilities (specifically to the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook).
  • Utilizes TR-20, Rational method, Streamstat, HEC-RAS to develop 1D and 2D models for hydrologic and hydraulics analysis. Ability to use HEC-17, HEC-18, HEC-20, & HEC-23.
  • Utilizes ARC-GIS and HEC-HMS as needed.
  • Utilizes CADD to develop 3D models and develop construction plans.
  • Work under senior-level engineers and managers to provide innovative design solutions and solve project challenges.
  • Communicate with internal and external clients to ensure an effective water resources design development process.
  • Work in a team environment between multiple disciplines on a daily basis.
  • Perform reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates prepared by others.
  • Occasionally travel to other offices and project sites as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree Civil/Environmental Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program.
  • EIT certification preferred.
  • 3+ years๏ฟฝ experience in Water Resources Design Engineering for transportation engineering projects with topics such as H&H modeling, floodplain management, stream restoration, stormwater management design, drainage design, and erosion and sediment control design. Bridge hydraulic modeling and scour analysis not required but a plus.
  • Demonstrate working ability with hydraulic computer design software such as:
    • Microstation, Inroads, OpenRoads Designer, Geopak, Pond Pack, HEC-RAS, GISHydro, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, WinTR-55, WinTR-20, ArcGIS, Excel, AutoCAD 3D, HEC-RAS
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others.

Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $82,000 - $127,000per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.
ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at ccrockett@atcs.com .