Director of Water Resources

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

ESOP program

401k contribution

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. seeks a strategic Director of Water Resources to lead an established team of hydraulic and hydrology engineers. You will guide group strategy, drive market expansion, and grow client relationships across transportation projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, proposal development, and cross‑functional collaboration. We offer a robust ESOP program, competitive benefits, and a collaborative employee‑owned culture focused on community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field is required.
• 15+ years of experience in Water Resources Engineering with hydrology/hydraulics and stormwater management; leadership experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Minnesota or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proven ability to present technical information to varied audiences.
• Experience with MnDOT design standards and local watershed district requirements.
• Experience delivering water resources for transportation projects.
• Proven track record in proposals, marketing, and securing projects with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Alliant’s Water Resources Group and drive growth across markets and services.
• Oversee design and delivery of water resources projects, including drainage systems and stormwater management for transportation infrastructure.
• Identify future opportunities and prepare technical scopes, proposals, and fee estimates.
• Lead business development by building client relationships and preparing winning proposals.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with project managers across service areas.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Business development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

P.E. license in Minnesota

Tools

Hydrology software

Drainage design tools

H&H modeling software

Job description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

Alliant is seeking a motivated, strategic, and enthusiastic leader to manage and grow our Water Resources Group. This is an exciting opportunity to lead exceptional people, elevate our practice, and play a key leadership role across the company.

As the Director of Water Resources, you will lead an established team of engineers and technical specialists with expertise in hydrology and hydraulics, drainage design, floodplain management, stormwater, and erosion control. You will steer the group’s strategy and marketing – building on our current strengths, expanding services, and growing into new markets and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for Alliant’s Water Resources Group, setting vision and driving growth across markets and service offerings
• Manage workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas
• Oversee design and delivery of water resources projects, most notably drainage systems and stormwater management practices for transportation infrastructure projects
• Identifying future project opportunities and preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Lead business development efforts by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and preparing winning proposals
• Communicate with clients and project teams on project logistics and status
• Manage quality of work and track project budgets and schedules
• Mentor staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills
• Coordinate Alliant representation and participate in industry conferences within professional organizations

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• 15 or more years of experience in Water Resources Engineering, with expertise in hydrology/hydraulics and stormwater management; prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Minnesota (or ability to obtain Minnesota P.E. within 6 months)
• Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences
• Experience working with MnDOT design standards and familiarity with local watershed district requirements
• Experience delivering water resources for transportation projects
• Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients
• Knowledge of software programs used for drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can’t wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $140,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.