Water Resources Engineer

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 Job Requirements 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) Experience delivering H&H, stormwater, drainage, or floodplain projects Skills & Experience 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) Preferred Qualifications 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 Desired Skills and Experience Hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling Stormwater, drainage, and floodplain design Municipal and transportation project experience MS4 / NPDES compliance Plan production and construction support Project management (budgets, schedules, delivery) Team leadership and staff mentoring Client communication and coordination Business development exposure Tools HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, XPSWMM, GIS, AutoCAD / MicroStation #J-18808-Ljbffr