Sr. Project Manager - Water Resources Engineer

Sr. Project Manager - Water Resources Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Central Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with an exceptional workplace culture – Illinois Best Places to Work. This will be a key role as we expand our Water Resources team and service line in the Central Illinois region.

$/yr - $/yr

The pay range will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Our water resources design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater planning and infrastructure projects for various mid‑west municipalities, public and private utilities, and water and sewer districts.

• Work with discipline and regional leadership to grow the Water Resources team and service line in the Central Illinois region.
• Lead and mentor junior‑level engineers and other team members to aid in their development.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, building new opportunities for business development.
• Serve as a project manager with responsibility for wastewater, drinking water, and storm water projects.
• Apply knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Serve as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods.
• Review operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• 12+ years of experience in this discipline.
• Extensive experience managing and designing wastewater, drinking water, and/or stormwater projects.
• Experience with project management and accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, HSA, FSA, accident & critical illness, Healthy Merits, and basic life insurance with option for additional voluntary life insurance).
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities).
• Wealth‑Building (401k with company match, 401k student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package including potential for discretionary annual bonus).
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development).

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.