Senior Professional Engineer (PE) - Water Resources / Civil Engineering

About

Are you a senior‑level Professional Engineer ready to step into a role where your expertise, leadership, and client relationships truly matter? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced water resources or civil engineer (10+ years) who thrives in a doer‑seller role, enjoys leading from the front, and is motivated by long‑term impact-not just the next project.

Our client is growing a highly respected water resources and civil engineering practice known for technical excellence, stability, and an ownership mindset. This role is ideal for someone eager to influence strategy, mentor teams, and shape the future of the business while continuing hands‑on technical work.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Flexible Work Options
  • Hybrid schedule (1-3 days per week in a regional office, if local)
  • Fully remote option for candidates outside Williamsburg, VA
• Performance‑Driven Compensation
  • Compensation tied directly to team and firm profitability
• Real Leadership & Ownership Path
  • Defined long‑term track toward management and ownership
• Mission‑Driven Culture
  • V3 Certified Employer proudly supporting Veterans and military spouses
• Stability You Can Build On
  • Strong backlog, loyal clients, and a long-term growth mindset

What You'll Be Doing

This role goes far beyond project delivery. You'll be trusted as a senior technical leader and client partner, with responsibilities including:

• Leading and facilitating client meetings and long-term partnerships
• Driving business development and supporting strategic growth
• Conducting site assessments and technical evaluations
• Preparing plans and construction documentation
• Overseeing engineering modeling and design efforts
• Utilizing and guiding teams in CAD and GIS workflows
• Managing and mentoring junior engineers and technical staff
• Expanding and strengthening water resources service lines

Technical Focus Areas

You'll work across a diverse and impactful set of water resources challenges, including:

• Stormwater management
• Floodplain analysis and design
• Stream restoration and stabilization
• Dam safety and infrastructure stabilization
• Coastal and riverine systems (preferred, not required)

A strong understanding of Mid‑Atlantic regulatory frameworks and modern design standards is highly valued.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Licenses & Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (preferred, not required)
• CAD and/or GIS training or experience preferred
• Coastal engineering or stream restoration experience a plus

Software Experience (Any of the Following Is a Bonus)

• HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑FDA
• SWMM, MIKE, Bentley tools
• Cost estimating and construction management software
• Standard business and documentation tools