Senior Watershed Engineer​/Scientist and Senior Project Manager

Senior Watershed Engineer/Scientist and Senior Project Manager

Location:

Glastonbury, CT, United States

Date Posted:
Feb 11, 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Watershed Engineer/Scientist and Senior Project Manager to join our team in our CT, MA or RI office. The role involves a mix of business development, project management, and technical expertise to deliver projects and grow GEI’s water resources practice. The candidate will mentor junior staff across New England and lead project teams in a wide range of water resources projects.

• Develop business by leveraging relationships and knowledge of clients, programs, and regulations.
• Manage projects including development and implementation of lake management plans, watershed planning, MS4 program support, natural resource field investigations including aquatic plant surveys, water quality investigations, sediment sampling, and other watershed or limnological investigations for a wide range of potential clients.
• Serve as a technical lead for stormwater infrastructure planning and design projects, including stormwater control measure retrofits, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions.
• Prepare summary memos, technical reports, figures, and recommendations to clients.
• Deliver technical presentations to clients and other stakeholders.
• Lead GEI teams to develop innovative and client‑centric proposals for new work.
• Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training staff.

• 10+ years of professional experience involving project management and business development in one or multiple of the subject areas listed above.
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as implementing regulations such as state water quality criteria, TMDLs, NPDES permits, maximum contaminant levels and surface water treatment rules.
• Experience implementing projects involving water quality monitoring, watershed modeling, stormwater planning, stormwater control measures, or water resources project design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organization skills. Collaborator and initiative‑taker.
• Bachelor’s degree in Watershed Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Lake Management, Natural Resources, Aquatic Sciences, or related discipline.

• Leader in water resources professional organizations with a large network of clients and collaborators in the New England region.
• Experience leading marketing and proposal development for one or multiple of the subject areas listed above.
• Experience serving as a facilitator for multi‑agency watershed stakeholder groups.
• Statistical data analysis, R and R studio, ArcGIS, and cloud computing. Knowledge of new sensors or remote sensing technologies in the field of water quality monitoring.
• Master’s degree in applicable field of study.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $ – $/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI‑Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Functional Demands:
Sedentary

Activity Level Throughout Workday:
Occasional (0‑35% of day)

Physical Activity Requirements:
Standing, Walking, Climbing, Lifting (floor to waist level), Lifting (waist level and above), Carrying objects, Push/pull, Twisting, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Sensory Requirements:
Depth perception, Hearing.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.