Senior Principal Data Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Senior Principal Data Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Fairfax, and Falls Church and other Virginia metros, with employers like General Dynamics Information Technology, HAZEN AND SAWYER, and Kiewit hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering public sector water and wastewater facilities planning and design projects
- Support projects as a critical part of the design team, a design lead, a task manager, and/or a project manager
- Prepare facility assessment and design reports, perform design calculations, perform process and/or hydraulic modeling, select and size equipment, prepare design documents and construction documents, support construction phase services both in office and in the field
- Field work and site visits from planning through construction may require occasional travel
- Support and mentor junior engineers and will be supported by multiple senior mentors on projects and local and regional office leadership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- PE license (Virginia, or ability to be licensed in Virginia via comity)
- 3+ years following PE licensure of documented design experience for water/wastewater facilities projects
- Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in roles including Task Manager and/or Design Lead
- Experience supervising, coordinating and reviewing work by junior and technical staff
- Ability to estimate workload and develop schedules
- Proficient in standard software platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management
- Experience serving as Project Manager for water/wastewater facility projects
- Experience supporting proposal preparation and participating in interviews
- Experience communicating and coordinating with clients
- Experience mentoring junior and technical staff
- Experience delivering water and/or wastewater facility projects from preliminary design through construction
- Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and/or other software
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
INTRODUCTION
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering public sector water and wastewater facilities planning and design projects
- Support projects as a critical part of the design team, a design lead, a task manager, and/or a project manager
- Prepare facility assessment and design reports, perform design calculations, perform process and/or hydraulic modeling, select and size equipment, prepare design documents and construction documents, support construction phase services both in office and in the field
- Field work and site visits from planning through construction may require occasional travel
- Support and mentor junior engineers and will be supported by multiple senior mentors on projects and local and regional office leadership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- PE license (Virginia, or ability to be licensed in Virginia via comity)
- 3+ years following PE licensure of documented design experience for water/wastewater facilities projects
- Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in roles including Task Manager and/or Design Lead
- Experience supervising, coordinating and reviewing work by junior and technical staff
- Ability to estimate workload and develop schedules
- Proficient in standard software platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management
- Experience serving as Project Manager for water/wastewater facility projects
- Experience supporting proposal preparation and participating in interviews
- Experience communicating and coordinating with clients
- Experience mentoring junior and technical staff
- Experience delivering water and/or wastewater facility projects from preliminary design through construction
- Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and/or other software
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
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Senior Principal Data Engineer Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- General Dynamics Information Technology2
- HAZEN AND SAWYER2
- Kiewit1
- Medallia1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Technology & Software2
- Energy1
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior principal data engineer jobs across Virginia.
- 8 or more years of experience designing and operating large-scale data platforms
- Expert-level proficiency in distributed processing frameworks such as Spark or Flink
- Deep experience with cloud data platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure data services
- Demonstrated ability to define data architecture standards across multiple engineering teams
- Strong command of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and lakehouse patterns
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical roadmaps at the organizational level
Senior Principal Data Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior principal data engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 6+ senior principal data engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Fairfax, and Falls Church. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do senior principal data engineers make in Virginia?
Senior principal data engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $160,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,210 for the lowest 10% to over $210,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most senior principal data engineer jobs?
McLean, Fairfax, and Falls Church have the most senior principal data engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior principal data engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring senior principal data engineers in Virginia include General Dynamics Information Technology, HAZEN AND SAWYER, and Kiewit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior principal data engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 67% of senior principal data engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for senior principal data engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to senior principal data engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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