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 31 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges.

Foth is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer focused on technical delivery, mentorship, and discipline development across diverse civil engineering projects. In this role you will develop the water resources technical vision, lead complex design and analysis, and build collaborative relationships with clients and partners.

• 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 as a project manager or technical producer in water‑resources engineering consulting
• 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 and conferences

• 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 a year. Compensation may vary based on experience, location, responsibility level, and licenses/certifications. In addition to base pay, Foth members may receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program, on‑the‑spot bonuses, and quarterly/annual bonuses. Full‑time and part‑time members are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits.

Please contact the recruiting team for detailed benefit information.

All Foth Companies are equal‑opportunity employers. 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.

Qualified applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter to the recruiting team. Colorado residents may redact or remove age‑identifying information in application materials; no penalty will be applied for doing so.