Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

Who We Are

Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, programming and planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve. These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals. 

Gordon has a proven track record of working with federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Architect of the Capitol, Smithsonian, and others. Additionally, we work with numerous local municipalities and state agencies, in addition to K-12 schools and higher education universities. Our private sector work includes a vast land development portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects.

Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design, floodplain analysis and permitting, dam breach analysis and permitting, municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permitting, stormwater construction inspections, and stormwater operation and maintenance program.

This Opportunity

Gordon is seeking a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Manager (4-10 years of experience) to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office to work on stormwater design projects supporting new and redevelopment projects. 

This individual would have the opportunity to work on stormwater design projects including the design for a variety of stormwater management facilities to support our land development operations, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities. Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in stormwater operation and maintenance program development and execution. Candidates working on a variety of water resources projects will also have an opportunity to gain general civil/land development experience.

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork.

Job Responsibilities

·       Production of final stormwater plans

·       Conduct site visits for site outfalls and SWM construction/maintenance inspections

·       Develop local and state permit applications

·       Prepare technical reports

·       Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards

·       Communicate effectively with team members

·       Perform other duties as required

·       Development and management of SWM operation and maintenance programs for local (VA, MD, and DC) and national site developers

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree

·       A minimum of 4-10 years related professional experience

·       Strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills

·       Strong organizational, written, spoken, and graphic communication skills

·       Strong quality control skills and attention to detail

·       Self-motivated individual that can handle multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to changing project priorities

·       Proficiency with Autocad

·       Experience in design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures

·       Experience in drainage design, erosion and sediment control design

·       Ability to learn regulatory stands for multiple jurisdictions

·       Previous experience with managing junior team members

Preferred Qualifications

·       Professional Engineer, Engineer-in-Training

·       Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar

·       Proficiency with H & H modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, Flowmaster, HEC-1, TR-20

About Gordon

Our team works together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where your goals are as important as our corporate goals. We pride ourselves in providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Salary commensurate with experience. 

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Resumes should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in pdf format.

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