Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Lead Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWaynesboro, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
At least 4 years of water resources design experience is required.
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) credential with the intent to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within 1 year, or a Professional Engineer (PE) license, is required.
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as Ensoftec and HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer is required.
Strong communication skills are required to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways, highways, and bridges in compliance with federal, state, and local design requirements.
Manage hydraulic design elements across transportation projects for state Departments of Transportation and localities, including interstate widening and interchange projects, bridge replacement and widening, and drainage improvement projects.
Assist the design team in navigating applicable federal, state, and local environmental compliance regulations, including stormwater management, floodplain management, streams and wetlands, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
Review, design, and conduct field construction inspections for erosion and sediment control in accordance with Department of Transportation, state, and local requirements and regulations.
Coordinate with civil and transportation engineers, contractors, and clients to integrate drainage designs with overall project objectives.
Prepare detailed engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for Virginia Department of Transportation project submissions.

Desired Qualifications

Active and applicable environmental certifications are a plus.
An active Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Certification is a plus.
Proficiency with HEC-RAS, OpenRoads Designer, Ensoftec, HY-8, and MicroStation is listed as a plus.

Ready to take the next step in your water resources career?

RDA is looking for a Lead Water Resources Engineer with 4–6 years of experience to join our Waynesboro, VA office. This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who enjoys drainage and water resources design, is ready to take on more responsibility, and wants the opportunity to mentor and support others as they continue to grow.

Our Waynesboro office offers a welcoming, close-knit team environment where people know each other, work together, and enjoy coming to work. You’ll work on challenging drainage, stormwater, and hydrologic/hydraulic design for transportation projects across Virginia while continuing to build your technical expertise and grow your career.

💥$10K Sign-On Bonus💥

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design: Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways, highways, and bridges, in compliance with to Federal/State/Local design requirements.
Project Management-Discipline Specific: Hydraulics: Manage the overall hydraulic design related elements on a wide-range of Transportation-type projects for DOT and Locality managed tasks. Projects will range from Interstate widening/Interchange projects, bridge replacement/widenings, and drainage improvement projects.
Environmental Compliance: Knowledgeable to assist the Design Team to navigate through applicable Federal, State, and Local Environmental Compliance regulations. Including Stormwater Management, Floodplain Management, Streams/Wetlands, MS4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, etc. Holding an active and applicable Environmental Certifications would be a plus.
Erosion and Sediment Control: Knowledgeable to perform review, design, and field construction inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control, in accordance with DOT, State, and local requirements and regulations. Holding an active DEQ Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control would be a plus.
Collaboration: Coordinate with civil and transportation engineers, contractors, and clients to integrate drainage designs with overall project objectives.
Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for VDOT project submission.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in water resources design.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intent to obtain PE licensure within 1 years or Professional Engineer (PE) Licence
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, such as Ensoftec,HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, such as HEC-RAS, OpenRoads Designer, Ensoftec, HY-8, Microstation would be a plus.
Strong communication skills to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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