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Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

Volkert, Inc.
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop drainage and Stormwater Management Design for Transportation improvement projects
  • Design Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMPs) or SWM facilities to meet state and local requirements
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, analysis, and modeling
  • Develop Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • Prepare report and technical memorandum
  • Prepare construction drawings, quantities, cost estimates and specifications
  • Assist with roadway project development and other misc. civil engineering tasks for project design and delivery

What You Need To Have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required
  • 4 years related experience required
  • Professional Engineer license preferred or working towards obtaining a PE license in the near future
  • Strong writing, oral communication, and teamwork skills
  • Previous VDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of VDOT standards and procedures preferred
  • A mix of technical and project management experience including, but not limited to:
  • Virginia Stormwater Management Program
  • Modeling
  • H&H analysis
  • Pump/lift station design and operations
  • Erosion and sediment control plans and strategies
  • Virginia Beach/Hampton Road experience is a plus
  • Perform technical work in various software applications, including but not limited to MicroStation, Openroads Designer, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, and ARC-GIS
  • Ability to deliver quality projects for a wide range of clients
  • Land disturbance permits and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
  • Valid driver’s license
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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