Key Talent Solutions · 13 hours ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
16+ years expKey Talent Solutions is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead impactful public infrastructure projects in the Hampton Roads region. This role involves providing technical leadership in hydrology, hydraulics, and regulatory compliance for transportation initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Carrie Richardson
Responsibilities
Serve as the regional technical lead for transportation hydrology and hydraulics
Perform and review complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including scour, bank stability, and roadway drainage evaluations
Lead stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design for transportation projects
Prepare and review permit drawings and regulatory documentation
Manage FEMA Flood Insurance Studies, including CLOMR and LOMR coordination
Apply and enforce Hydraulic Engineering Circulars related to scour and stream stability, including HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23
Develop comprehensive contract advertisement documents, including plans, engineer's estimates, bid quantities, and special provisions
Provide QA/QC oversight of hydraulic deliverables for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance
Serve as a technical resource for project managers, agency reviewers, and multidisciplinary design teams
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support their technical development
Participate in coordination meetings with transportation agencies and regulatory bodies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia
Minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in water resources and transportation hydraulics
Experience with VDOT hydraulics and erosion and sediment control design standards
Strong background in stormwater management design and plan preparation
Extensive experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis
Experience coordinating FEMA Flood Insurance Studies, including CLOMR and LOMR submissions
Understanding of scour analysis and stream stability principles
Clear communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions
Preferred
Experience as a Hydraulics Discipline Lead or technical authority
Experience supporting Design-Build or alternative delivery transportation projects
Experience developing complete contract advertisement packages for DOT projects
Ability to mentor staff and lead technical teams
Benefits
Flexible work schedule options.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development support.
Company
Key Talent Solutions
KTS Group – Expert Recruitment Across Multiple Sectors With foundations dating back to 1978, KTS is a global, multi-sector recruitment group known for its expertise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase