Water Resource Discipline Lead at STV Group in Newark

Water Resource Discipline Lead

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Water Resource Discipline Lead

STV is seeking a highly experienced Water Resource Discipline Lead 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 senior engineer to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects across New Jersey and to lead the PA/NJ Water Resources group. Candidates will work with other STV offices in other regions as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the PA/NJ Water Resources team including design management and staff development.
• Lead the design and analysis of hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) studies, drainage, stormwater management systems and erosion/sediment control for roadway and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with NJDOT, NJTA, NJDEP and local regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of environmental permits 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 of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ 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 through reciprocity from another state.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Drainage & Utilities tools, with demonstrated expertise in modeling and design is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of stormwater management regulations, erosion and sediment pollution controls, 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:

$179,925.15 - $205,628.74

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 • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.