Water Resources Lead - Remote
Water Resources Engineering Lead (Remote)
About the Opportunity
An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer to help drive the continued expansion of its water resources practice. This is an opportunity for a technical and project leadership professional to play a key role in delivering impactful infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, flood mitigation, and water management projects across a diverse client base.
The position offers the flexibility of a fully remote environment while providing access to complex, high-profile projects and a collaborative team of engineers, planners, and environmental professionals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage water resources projects from planning through final design and construction support.
- Serve as a technical expert for hydrology and hydraulic analyses.
- Oversee stormwater management, drainage, floodplain, watershed, and resilience projects.
- Review engineering designs, reports, calculations, and project deliverables.
- Develop and maintain client relationships with municipalities, state agencies, transportation departments, and private clients.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure successful project execution.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 6+ years of water resources engineering experience.
- Strong experience with:
- Stormwater management
- Drainage design
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Floodplain analysis
- Watershed planning
- FEMA-related studies and permitting
- Proficiency with industry software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, Civil 3D, GIS, ICPR, SWMM, or similar tools.
- Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
- Transportation drainage projects.
- Stream restoration and erosion control initiatives.
- Resiliency and flood mitigation programs.
- Municipal utility or capital improvement projects.
- Team leadership and practice growth responsibilities.
What We Offer
- Fully remote working environment.
- Flexible schedule and strong work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Annual performance bonus.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and licensing support.
- Clear pathway toward senior leadership and practice management.
Ideal Candidate
This role would suit a technically strong Water Resources Engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring teams, and influencing the direction of a growing practice. The successful candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, project management capability, and a desire to help shape the future of water infrastructure and resilience initiatives.
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