Senior Water Resource Technical Lead

Gainesville, VA | Hybrid (1 Day Per Week in Office)

My client is seeking a Senior Water Resources Technical Lead to join their growing team in Gainesville, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with approximately 10-20 years of experience who enjoys leading complex technical projects across stream restoration, stormwater, dam safety, and floodplain management while mentoring junior staff and serving as a key technical resource.

The role offers significant flexibility, a strong project backlog, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

Senior Water Resources Technical Lead

My client is seeking a Senior Water Resources Technical Lead to join their growing team in Gainesville, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with approximately 10-20 years of experience who enjoys leading complex technical projects across stream restoration, stormwater, dam safety, and floodplain management while mentoring junior staff and serving as a key technical resource.

The role offers significant flexibility, a strong project backlog, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of stream restoration and watershed projects
• Design and review stormwater management (SWM) and BMP facilities
• Conduct dam inspections, O&M certifications, assessments, and rehabilitation design
• Perform floodplain modeling, floodproofing analyses, and H&H studies
• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and mentorship to project teams
• Support client relationships, regulatory coordination, and project delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental professionals

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years of water resources engineering experience
• Strong experience in several of the following:
  • Stream restoration
  • Stormwater management and BMP design
  • Dam inspections, dam safety, and rehabilitation
  • Floodplain modeling and floodproofing
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• PE license preferred
• Proven experience leading projects and mentoring staff

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule with only one day per week in the office
• Employee ownership through an ESOP program
• Twice-yearly performance bonuses
• Paid overtime at 1.5x for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• Strong work-life balance and flexibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Paid professional development, continuing education, and training
• Professional license, certification, and industry association fees covered
• Opportunity to work across stream restoration, stormwater, dam, floodplain, and environmental projects
• Clear path to technical leadership and long-term career growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior water resources professional looking to lead technically challenging projects while benefiting from the stability, flexibility, and long-term rewards of an employee-owned organization.