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Sr Water Resources Engineer

STV Incorporated
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026
STV is seeking a Sr. Water Resources Engineer for our New Jersey Transporation Group. Senior Water Resources Engineer STV is seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NJ clients, including, NJDOT and NJTA. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects across New Jersey. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and analysis of drainage and stormwater management systems for roadway and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with NJDOT, NJTA, NJDEP and local regulations. Oversee the preparation of detailed drainage and stormwater management designs, reports, and construction documents. Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway engineers, environmental specialists, and permitting agencies, to deliver integrated project solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring the quality and accuracy of deliverables. Engage in client communications, manage project schedules, and ensure timely delivery of milestones. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. 10 years of experience in water resources engineering with a focus on NJDOT and NJTA projects. NJ PE License required, or the ability to obtain licensure in NJ within 6 months. Proficiency in OpenRoads Drainage & Utilities tools, with demonstrated expertise in modeling and design is a plus. In-depth knowledge of stormwater management regulations, hydraulic analysis, and drainage system design in New Jersey. Proficiency with drainage and stormwater modeling software packages such as HEC-RAS and HydroCAD Scour analysis experience Experience in preparing hydraulic studies and stormwater management reports for large infrastructure projects. Familiarity with NJDEP and other regulatory agency regulations and permitting processes. Experience with floodplain analysis and bridge hydraulics. Compensation Range: $137,697.82 - $183,597.09 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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