Water Resources Engineer (PE) - Stormwater & Drainage

Company: BlackStar
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Water Resources Engineer (PE) – Stormwater & Drainage Virginia Beach, VA | Civil Engineering | Transportation Projects A growing, multi-discipline engineering firm is seeking a mid-level Water Resources Engineer (4–10 years) to join its Virginia Beach, VA team. This role focuses on stormwater management, drainage design, and hydrologic & hydraulic modeling for Virginia transportation and municipal projects , with a clear path toward technical leadership and project management . Key Responsibilities Design drainage systems, stormwater management, and erosion & sediment control plans Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (TR-55, TR-20, HEC-RAS, HY-8, HydroCAD, PCSWMM) Conduct watershed studies and analyze survey, mapping, and topographic data Prepare plans, reports, specifications, and cost estimates Coordinate with VDOT, local municipalities, contractors, and consultants Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines Support construction phase services as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Water Resources focus, ABET accredited) 4–10 years of Water Resources engineering experience Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Virginia or the ability to obtain within 6 months Proven experience in stormwater, drainage, and erosion & sediment control design Strong knowledge of Virginia stormwater regulations Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer , HEC-RAS, HY-8, TR-55/TR-20 Experience managing multiple concurrent design projects Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred (Nice to Have) Virginia DEQ Stormwater Management Combined Administrator certification Experience with VDOT and Locally Administered Projects (LAP) GIS experience Why Join Work on high-impact transportation and infrastructure projects Clear growth path into project management and technical leadership Collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment

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