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Moffatt & Nichol · 5 months ago

Water Resources Engineer - Senior Level

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. They are actively looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead in expanding their services in the Northern Virginia market, focusing on stormwater and water resources projects.

Civil EngineeringConsultingTransportation

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the growth, innovation, project delivery and client success for M&N’s stormwater/water resource business in the Northern Virginia / Northeast markets while working as a team with current regional and national water practice leads

Dynamically manage/mentor a team of technical practitioners and mid-level “seller-doers”

Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones

Oversee delivery of stormwater/water resources projects of the highest quality for our clients

Identify personnel to recruit to help capture and deliver projects for these market sectors

Attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and diverse and invites broad, creative thinking to craft a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive

Draw upon the firm’s geographic reach and market sector penetration to grow the water practice

Deploy our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provide civic and industry leadership within the local geographic market

Qualification

Civil EngineeringWater Resources EngineeringProfessional Engineering LicenseStormwater ManagementFlood ManagementClient ServiceLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE) in Virginia or ability to receive via reciprocity within 6 months

20+ years of professional experience related to water resources or stormwater engineering

Strong client and project delivery experience in the Stormwater/Water Resources market sector

Understanding of the appropriate regional stormwater/water resources market, including FEMA flood hazard mitigation/funding, conveyance systems, resilience planning, stormwater management as well as other industry trends, drivers, and clients

Technical understanding of stormwater/water resources, drainage/surface water, and flood management

Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistence and being goal-oriented

Commitment to internal and external client service

Motivational; innovative mindset; excellent leadership and mentoring/teaching skills; collaborative, drives consensus

Strong communication skills

All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering

State/Local Municipal experience

Company

Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure consulting company that specializes in facilities planning and design.

Founded in 1945

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.moffattnichol.com/

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