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 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values‑based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities.

Lead Water Resources Engineer

In this role you will leverage your technical expertise nationwide in the water resources space and mentor and develop others. You will be a significant contributor to discipline development and the design of diverse civil engineering projects across multiple industries. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment will be key to your success.

• 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 experience with water resources as a project manager or technical lead in the engineering consulting industry
• Proficiency with storm water modeling software (HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, 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 experience that included leading technical teams and hands‑on engineering with design, reports, and feasibility studies for water resources projects
• Direct client contact

Compensation
: $130,000 - $160,000 a year

Foth members may be eligible for bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program and are eligible for on‑the‑spot bonuses. Exempt members can receive quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full‑time and part‑time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity
:
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.