Water Resources Discipline Lead

Water Resources Discipline Lead

Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach, VA

STV is seeking an accomplished Water Resources Discipline Lead to help shape and grow our water resources practice across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This senior leadership role is ideal for a proven technical leader who brings deep expertise in drainage, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, and public-sector infrastructure delivery.

In this role, you will combine technical leadership, client engagement, and team development to deliver high-quality solutions for transportation agencies, municipalities, rail and transit clients, and other public-sector partners.

This is an opportunity to influence practice strategy, elevate technical standards, mentor talented engineers, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that improve mobility, resilience, and community outcomes.

Why STV
At STV, you will join a nationally recognized infrastructure firm where technical leadership, collaboration, and long-term career growth are valued. This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing water resources practice while contributing to projects that strengthen mobility, resilience, and communities across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the direction and growth of a visible, high-impact practice.
• Work on complex infrastructure programs that support public agencies and communities.
• Mentor talented professionals and build leadership depth within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across transportation, environmental, structural, and planning disciplines.
• Influence technical quality, delivery standards, and best practices across major projects.

What You’ll Do

• Set the technical direction for water resources services across Virginia, with a focus on quality, innovation, and consistent delivery.
• Lead teams that support transportation, rail, transit, municipal, and other public-sector infrastructure programs.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain studies, permitting, and related technical deliverables.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership on pursuits, proposals, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Guide project execution, staffing, QA/QC, and risk management to support successful delivery.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory reviews with Virginia DEQ, local jurisdictions, and environmental agencies.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Represent STV in client meetings, technical reviews, project presentations, and stakeholder discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive water resources experience, preferably on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer license in Virginia, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, drainage and culvert design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting.
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with clients.

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Compensation Range:

$223,911.19 - $248,790.22

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 (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.