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Lead Water Resources Engineer

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: The Foth Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Management
  • Management
    Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges
. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth
.

Foth is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer with a strong focus on technical delivery. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise in the water resources space and your ability to mentor and develop others. You will be a significant contributor in discipline development and the design of diverse civil engineering projects across multiple industries. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment will be key to your success.

Primary

Responsibilities
  • Support and develop the technical vision for the water resources discipline in cooperation with the Water Technical Competency Leader
  • Establish, implement, and continuously improve discipline-specific standard work, training programs, and QA/QC systems
  • Lead technical engineering project designs and reports focused on storm water management, watershed planning, modeling analysis, green infrastructure, and best management practices
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage channel design, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain modeling
  • Perform stream and wetland restoration designs and water quality studies
  • Develop technical water resources reports for local, state, and federal agencies
  • Conduct watershed and storm water management planning
  • Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for storm water, drainage, and water quality construction projects
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with water resources as a project manager or technical producer in the engineering consulting industry
  • Proficiency with storm water modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, Hydro

    CAD, XPSWMM, AutoCAD, Micro Station, HEC-HMS, Arc Gis)
  • Ability to travel 10-20% for client visits, conferences, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Floodplain Manager Accreditation
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience that included leading technical teams and hands‑on engineering with design, reports, and feasibility studies for water resources projects
  • Direct client contact

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

Eligible full‑time and part‑time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note:

In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco‑free.

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

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