Water Resources Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Hydrologic and Hydraulics (H&H) Project Manager with around 5-10 years of experience to join our team in South Jordan, Utah. As part of our team, you will perform analysis and design as a Project Manager on difficult to complex water resource related projects for our rail clients and support the work of other divisions within the firm as requested.

This position will lead and direct/perform high level H&H projects. Project Management of complex H&H projects where you work closely with clients, discipline managers and support staff to ensure the successful completion of projects. The ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost effective solutions to project requirements is a must.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis

Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.

Monitors time schedules and job costs and adjusts to comply with each Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects

Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific H&H engineering tasks within larger complex projects

Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design

Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies

Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects

Assist in water resources permitting efforts

Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations

Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures

Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers

Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts

Required Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis

Strong background in surface water hydraulics and hydrology as well as applying this technical knowledge to address client needs, meet deliverables, and train junior staff;

Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3d and/or Microstation Team-oriented individual who is eager to lead and manage projects

Required Experience:

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering Master’s degree in with an emphasis in Water Resources (or related) is preferred
10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource related projects including Class I railroad H&H projects

Utah State Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job Location:

South Jordan, Utah Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 (Depending on Experience)
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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