Water Resources Engineer Job Greensboro area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

A well-established, employee-focused civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to support and lead a growing portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to oversee impactful stormwater, drainage, and water resources initiatives while working with a collaborative, technically strong team.

The position focuses on leading projects from early planning through design and construction, with a strong emphasis on client engagement, team leadership, and technical delivery across public-sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver water resources projects including stormwater, drainage, and floodplain initiatives
Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and analysis
Manage full project lifecycle: planning, design, and construction support
Oversee preparation of engineering plans, reports, and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., MS4, NPDES)
Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables across multiple assignments
Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technical staff
Coordinate with subconsultants, agencies, and internal teams
Build and maintain strong client relationships with municipalities and agencies
Support business development efforts including proposals and client outreach

Job Requirements

PE licensed (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
8+ years experience in water resources or civil engineering
2+ years of project management and team leadership experience
Background supporting municipal or public-sector clients
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience delivering H&H, stormwater, drainage, or floodplain projects

Skills & Experience

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or similar tools)
Stormwater management, drainage design, and floodplain analysis
Familiarity with regulatory compliance (MS4, NPDES, permitting processes)
Plan production and construction-phase support
Strong project management and organizational skills
Team leadership and staff development experience
Effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Experience with common engineering and design software (GIS, CAD, modeling tools)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in civil or water resources engineering
Professional certifications relevant to water resources or floodplain management
Experience with permitting agencies and regulatory coordination
Exposure to watershed planning, restoration, or infrastructure resilience projects

Desired Skills and Experience

Hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling
Stormwater, drainage, and floodplain design
Municipal and transportation project experience
MS4 / NPDES compliance
Plan production and construction support
Project management (budgets, schedules, delivery)
Team leadership and staff mentoring
Client communication and coordination
Business development exposure

Tools

HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, XPSWMM, GIS, AutoCAD / Micro Station

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