GKY
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Job #VACHN5896, located in GKY’s Chantilly, Virginia office or Newport News, Virginia office.
Founded in 1975, GKY & Associates, Inc. (GKY) is an established water resources engineering, policy & planning, and environmental services consulting firm in Virginia. We are currently seeking to add a Water Resources Engineer to our growing practice in the water resources arena.
Opportunity The successful applicant will manage and perform the engineering duties required for water resources projects. The position includes “doing” as well as “managing”, and most of our projects support municipal clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If you are a highly motivated individual, this is an opportunity to grow professionally and go as far as your ambition, dedication, and work ethic will take you.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage water resources projects
Provide technical leadership and assistance on projects
Develop and maintain client relationships
Prepare proposals
Mentor engineering staff
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with coursework in water resources (including hydrology and hydraulics)
Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain Virginia license within 6 months)
6+ years of professional experience in performing and managing water resources projects
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with Swmm, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS (2D Swmm preferred)
Experience with FEMA floodplain management
Experience with Virginia Dam Safety requirements and O&M certification
Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS is preferred
Experience with contract and task order management
Experience with client service management
Experience working with Virginia municipalities is preferred
Experience in mentoring junior engineering staff is preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a DMV record check, and be insurable
Must be dependable, responsible, and have good communications skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits GKY offers competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, performance bonuses, vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
Application Process Qualified applicants should e‑mail their qualifications to careers@gky.com noting the job opening number in the subject line. Visit http://www.gky.com for more information.
EEO Statement GKY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Background Screening Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, and a criminal background check. These screenings will be conducted by GKY’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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Founded in 1975, GKY & Associates, Inc. (GKY) is an established water resources engineering, policy & planning, and environmental services consulting firm in Virginia. We are currently seeking to add a Water Resources Engineer to our growing practice in the water resources arena.
Opportunity The successful applicant will manage and perform the engineering duties required for water resources projects. The position includes “doing” as well as “managing”, and most of our projects support municipal clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If you are a highly motivated individual, this is an opportunity to grow professionally and go as far as your ambition, dedication, and work ethic will take you.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage water resources projects
Provide technical leadership and assistance on projects
Develop and maintain client relationships
Prepare proposals
Mentor engineering staff
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with coursework in water resources (including hydrology and hydraulics)
Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain Virginia license within 6 months)
6+ years of professional experience in performing and managing water resources projects
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with Swmm, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS (2D Swmm preferred)
Experience with FEMA floodplain management
Experience with Virginia Dam Safety requirements and O&M certification
Experience with mapping and data analysis using ArcGIS is preferred
Experience with contract and task order management
Experience with client service management
Experience working with Virginia municipalities is preferred
Experience in mentoring junior engineering staff is preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a DMV record check, and be insurable
Must be dependable, responsible, and have good communications skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits GKY offers competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, performance bonuses, vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
Application Process Qualified applicants should e‑mail their qualifications to careers@gky.com noting the job opening number in the subject line. Visit http://www.gky.com for more information.
EEO Statement GKY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Background Screening Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, and a criminal background check. These screenings will be conducted by GKY’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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