Water Resources Project Manager

Otak is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to join our Water and Natural Resources team in our Redmond or Everett office. This person will support project and development initiatives such as urban stormwater retrofit, stormwater treatment/management, green infrastructure, restoration of river/stream/wetland systems, fish passage, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analyses (pipes and open channel), geomorphic analyses, flood hazard mitigation, and surface water planning.

Otak scientists and engineers are highly educated and experienced in fields including ecology, wetland science, water quality, water resources, fluvial geomorphology, botany, aquatic biology, and fisheries. We prepare technical reports that document environmental baseline conditions and fully satisfy regulatory reporting criteria for permitting and compliance requirements at the local, county, state, and federal levels.

Manage multidisciplinary teams and project delivery, focusing on stormwater infrastructure, fish passage, river and stream restoration, and flood mitigation projects in Puget Sound.

Prepare various reports supporting design decisions and permitting.

Direct and oversee the preparation of floodplain and watershed studies, hydrologic and hydraulic design reports, and construction documents.

Guide staff in preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Participate in team strategy meetings on business development and technical delivery.

Support client development and proposal activities.

Support Otak’s Transportation, Planning, and Architecture business units.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering required (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum of 8 years of previous Project Management/Project Engineering experience in stream/river restoration design, or related field.
• Must possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with preparation of construction documents for project designs and permits supported by hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic calculations.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from design through construction.
• Experience with SWMM, HSPF, HEC‑RAS, SRH‑2D or similar hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple project tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Salary Range: $115,000‑155,000 per year

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no‑cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA;

a 401(k)‑retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; paid time off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience; nine paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and more. If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

At Otak, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment, fuel innovation, and are essential to our collective success. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued, included, and treated with dignity and respect.

We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

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