Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

Are you an entrepreneurial spirit with a strong desire to grow? Weston & Sampson has an exciting opportunity for a Civil / Water Resources Engineer in our growing Richmond, VA and Apex, NC offices to expand our Water Resources and Resiliency practice throughout the Southeast! You’ll engage with a team of like-minded professionals to support complex projects including dam and levee safety, innovative nature-based solutions, stormwater infrastructure design, flood mitigation practices, and coastal resiliency.

What you’ll do :

Develop construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for dam rehabilitations / removals, stream crossings, waterfront projects, and stormwater systems

Apply hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling software including HEC-RAS 1D / 2D, Infoworks ICM, and PCSWMM to support projects including dam rehabilitations / removals, resiliency plans, and municipal watershed plans

Support watershed planning, MS4 program compliance, and water quality investigations

Assist with RFQ / RFP responses and interviews to help secure new work

Collaborate internally with resilience planners, environmental engineers, engagement specialists and other disciplines to deliver transformative projects that promote equity, health and wellness, and sustainability

Attend and present at conferences and represent the company publicly

Think like an owner : as an ESOP and company owner yourself, make informed decisions in the best interest of all WSE’s employee owners

What you'll bring :

Bachelor’s in Agricultural / Biosystems, Civil, or Environmental Engineering (Required)

Master’s in Agricultural / Biosystems, Civil, or Environmental Engineering (Preferred)

5-8 years’ experience in a related position (Preferred)

North Carolina and / or Virginia PE (Required)

Operating knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ESRI ArcGIS Pro (Required)

Strong writing skills related to scope development, technical approaches, emails, and reports

Relationships : State / local municipal clients and partner consulting firms

Ability to effectively and simultaneously manage multiple projects, on-time and on budget

Must be able to travel regionally as necessary for project meetings and site visits

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow :

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters :

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Job LocationsUS-VA-Richmond | US-NC-Apex

Posted Date6 months ago(5 / 9 / 2025 11 : 43 AM)

ID 2025-3206

of Openings 1

Category Engineering