Water Resources Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Engineering
Water Management, Environmental Engineer -
Management
Water Management
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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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
- PE licensed (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
- 8+ years experience in water resources or civil engineering2+ years of project management and team leadership experience
- Experience delivering H&H, stormwater, drainage, or…
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