Job Description
An Engineering Manager Water Resources leads the technical design, quality assurance, and project management of stream, wetland, and stormwater restoration projects, overseeing teams and collaborating with stakeholders to restore ecosystems and improve water quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of stream, wetland, and stormwater restoration projects from feasibility to construction support.
- Guide complex design efforts, ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and mentor engineering teams, delegating tasks and developing technical skills.
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate permits and project approvals.
- Oversee development of design plans, ensuring they are permittable, constructible, and aligned with site conditions.
- Implement and lead QA QC processes, including plan reviews and design standards.
- Provide technical guidance during early project phases and construction planning.
- Support construction oversight, resolving field challenges and verifying design implementation.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, staffing, and technical risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
- PE license in most states within the region or ability to obtain quickly as needed
- 10-15 years of progressive engineering experience
- At least 5 years of staff and project management experience
- Proven experience managing stream, wetland, and stormwater design plans
- Deep knowledge of QA QC processes, including leading and/or implementing them
- Strong understanding of Clean Water Act Section 401 and 404 and relevant state and local regulations
- Construction oversight understanding, with hands-on experience preferred
- Ability to guide technical decisions in feasibility and early construction planning
- Strong client management experience and ability to support business outcomes through excellent delivery
- Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
- Project management experience including long-term planning, department budgeting, and resource scaling
- Experience engaging agencies and stakeholders to support permits and successful project delivery
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities to lead meaningful restoration projects
Professional development through mentorship and technical leadership
Collaborative team environment
Potential for travel for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and construction oversight
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