Sr. Water Resources Engineer - Water Business

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We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to support the delivery of complex water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood resilience projects. This role will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and planning through design, approvals, construction support, and commissioning. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and delivery partners to develop practical, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for a range of water infrastructure challenges.

Key responsibilities will include leading hydrologic and hydraulic assessments; preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and models; managing flood risk, drainage, catchment, and water quality investigations; and contributing to the planning and design of treatment, conveyance, storage, and water management systems. You will provide technical guidance to junior engineers, review project outputs for quality and compliance, support project and budget management, and contribute to proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations. The role may also involve site inspections, stakeholder engagement, construction support, and coordination with authorities and other technical disciplines.

Applicants should hold a degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline, along with significant professional experience in water resources or infrastructure consulting. Strong knowledge of hydrology, open-channel flow, drainage, flood modelling, and relevant industry standards is required. Experience with software such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, MUSIC, XP-RAFTS, InfoWorks, or comparable modelling platforms will be highly regarded. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound commercial awareness, strong analytical capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively. A commitment to safety, technical excellence, sustainability, and high-quality client outcomes is essential.

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Added 05/10/2026
Reference: s11ujkz00rdsg8c3nm99

Sr. Water Resources Engineer - Water Business

Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America Permanent Water

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