Lead Water Resources Engineer

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 and are consistently ranked by Engineering News‑Record in the top 150 firms.

You will leverage your technical expertise in the water resources space and your ability to mentor and develop others. The role requires technical delivery on a variety of civil engineering projects across multiple industries, while building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment.

• 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.

• 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, ArcGIS).
• Ability to travel 10‑20% for client visits, conferences, etc.

• 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 range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year. Base compensation will vary based on experience, location, level of responsibility, and licenses/certifications. Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program, On‑the‑Spot bonuses, and quarterly or annual bonuses for exempt members. Eligible full‑time and part‑time members will be offered medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits.

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.