Principal Water Resources Scientist / Engineer - US MIDWEST

INTERA Incorporated; Bloomington, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERA Incorporated seeks a Principal Water Resources Scientist/Engineer to expand our Water Resources and Supply practice throughout the Midwest. The role may be based in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, or Illinois and focuses on growing INTERA’s presence and client base in those states.

This hands‑on, doer‑seller position requires establishing and expanding client relationships, securing new work, and leading successful delivery of complex projects while collaborating with our engineers,

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water resources projects for municipal utilities, regional authorities, and industry.
• Develop trusted client relationships and secure new work in the Midwest.
• Provide technical leadership as principal‑in‑charge, project manager, and senior advisor with a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

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INTERA Incorporated is seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Principal Water Resources Scientist/Engineer to help expand our Water Resources and Supply practice throughout the Midwest. This position may be based in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, or Illinois and will focus primarily on building INTERA’s presence and client base across those states.

This is a hands‑on doer-seller position for an established water resources professional who can develop trusted client relationships, secure new work, and lead the successful delivery of complex projects. The selected individual will combine technical expertise and project leadership with a strong understanding of the Midwest water market. They will work directly with clients while collaborating with INTERA’s multidisciplinary teams of engineers, hydrogeologists, scientists, planners, modelers, and data professionals.

The Principal Water Resources Engineer will help municipal utilities, regional water authorities, industrial clients, and other water providers address complex water supply, infrastructure, regulatory, and resource‑management challenges. Project work may include water supply planning, groundwater development, utility planning, infrastructure evaluation, permitting, aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, and long‑term water resource strategy.

As INTERA’s senior water resources representative in the region, this individual will be responsible for establishing and expanding relationships, identifying market opportunities, leading strategic pursuits, and translating client needs into successful projects. At the same time, they will remain actively engaged in project execution by serving as a principal‑in‑charge, project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor. The ideal candidate is a respected industry professional who enjoys both doing the work and creating the opportunities that allow a practice to grow.