Hydraulics Project Manager - Civil Engineer

DLZ Corporation; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Descripción de la vacante

DLZ Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Hydraulics Project Manager to lead water resources and hydraulic engineering projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables for municipal, state, and private clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 10–15 years in hydraulics and project management, with strong client communication and business development skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with hydraulics emphasis; master's preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10–15 years in hydraulics and project management.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater systems, floodplain management, and municipal water infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent client communication and engagement skills.
• Experience in proposal development and business development is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead hydraulic and water resources projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Serve as client contact; develop and maintain relationships.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables for quality and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership in hydraulic modeling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Review analyses for stormwater, floodplains, dams, reservoirs, and water distribution.
• Coordinate with agencies for permitting and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support career development.
• Support business development, including proposals and presentations.

Conocimientos

Hydraulics

Project Management

Client Relations

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

2D/3D Modeling

Descripción del empleo

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation currently seeking an experienced Hydraulics Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water resources and hydraulic engineering projects in our Columbus, OH office. This role combines project management responsibilities, including client engagement, budget, and schedules, with technical oversight in hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and water resources infrastructure. You will play a critical role in guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables for municipal, state, and private sector clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage hydraulic and water resources projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Serve as point of contact for clients; develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules and deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership in hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, 2D/3D modeling tools).
• Review and guide technical analyses for stormwater, floodplain studies, dam and reservoir systems, and water distribution networks.
• Coordinate with municipal, state, and federal agencies for permitting and compliance.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing, presentations, and pursuit strategy.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with emphasis in hydraulics (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10-15 years of experience in hydraulics and project management.
• Strong understanding of stormwater systems, floodplain management, and municipal water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Prior experience in proposal development and business development is strongly preferred.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.