Lead Water Resources Civil Engineer – Projects

JT Engineering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Year-end bonuses

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Nine paid holidays

Volunteer hours

Training & development

Job summary

JT Engineering seeks a Water Resources Project Engineer to lead municipal, transportation, and site development projects across Wisconsin. You will design stormwater systems, perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and coordinate with teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.

The role offers growth in project leadership, client interaction, and hands-on design within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture at JT Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Water Resources emphasis.
• 5+ years in water resources engineering, focusing on stormwater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS software.
• Strong knowledge of water regulations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater systems (detention/retention ponds, infiltration).
• Run hydrologic/hydraulic modeling to assess flood risk and capacity.
• Collaborate to integrate water solutions into transportation/site projects.
• Prepare environmental reports, permits, and impact assessments.
• Lead water resource projects with scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination.
• Serve as primary client contact and support proposals; conduct site inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control compliance.

Skills

Stormwater management

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Project leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

JT Engineering seeks a Water Resources Project Engineer to lead municipal, transportation, and site development projects across Wisconsin. You will design stormwater systems, perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and coordinate with teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.

The role offers growth in project leadership, client interaction, and hands-on design within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture at JT Engineering.