Fehr Graham, a Trilon Group company, is hiring a Hydrology and Hydraulics Manager to serve as the technical lead for hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) design and review on transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will lead and manage hydrologic and hydraulic design for a wide range of projects, ensuring compliance with VDOT, Virginia DEQ, FEMA, and AASHTO requirements.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage hydrologic and hydraulic design for a wide range of transportation projects, including roadway corridors, bridge replacements, culvert designs, stream crossings, and interchange improvements.
- Prepare, review, and seal detailed drainage design packages, including storm sewer systems, ditches, channels, cross-drainage, stormwater BMPs, and erosion and sediment control plans.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards and guidance, including the VDOT Drainage Manual, VDOT Road & Bridge Standards, Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations, AASHTO Green Book, and applicable FEMA NFIP requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for junior and mid-level engineers by reviewing calculations, design approaches, reports, and plan sets.
- Coordinate closely with VDOT district staff, local governments, environmental agencies, and multidisciplinary design teams to support project development from scoping through final design and construction.
- Participate in public meetings, stakeholder coordination sessions, and technical presentations as needed.
- Support proposal development by preparing technical scopes, level-of-effort estimates, and project schedules related to H&H tasks.
What We're Looking For
- Active Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in hydrology and hydraulics design for transportation or civil infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience working on VDOT roadway and bridge design projects, including familiarity with VDOT processes, plan development requirements, and digital delivery standards.
- Proficiency with industry software tools: HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-HMS, SWMM / InfoSWMM, MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer, GIS (ArcGIS) and other drainage design tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage multiple concurrent deadlines, and maintain high standards of technical accuracy and quality.
Technical Stack
- HEC-RAS (1D & 2D)
- HEC-HMS
- SWMM / InfoSWMM
- MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer
- GIS (ArcGIS)
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Parental leave
- Professional/career development tracks
- Positive work/life balance
RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
