Senior Water Resources Design Lead

Houston-Engineering,-Inc

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSAs

401(k) match

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Engineer to join our Des Moines or Iowa City office. You will lead or support complex water resources design projects, guiding teams to transform concepts into constructible solutions for stormwater, stream restoration, lake restoration, and related municipal improvements.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentoring staff, and collaboration with clients to ensure regulatory alignment and practical outcomes on the ground.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
10+ years of civil engineering design, specifications, and construction administration/observation experience.
IA Professional Engineer's license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Lead or support water resources design projects and evaluate design approaches.
Oversee design process and develop design alternatives; prepare plans/specs/construct documents.
Apply technical specs, materials requirements, and permitting considerations.
Support construction bidding, contract administration, and field observation.

Skills

Leadership

Design leadership

Mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentoring staff, and collaboration with clients to ensure regulatory alignment and practical outcomes on the ground.

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