Senior Water Resources Engineer

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 :

$134,504.00 - $179,338.00

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.