Senior Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager for their Water Resources team in Wichita, Kansas. This role requires a licensed professional civil or environmental engineer with extensive experience in water resources and stormwater drainage.

The successful candidate will manage project delivery, mentor junior staff, and maintain positive client relationships. A comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience mentoring junior staff to ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects.
• Lead project delivery from start to finish, meeting quality, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards and safety program.

Skills

Water resources engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client relationship management

Drainage analysis

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

PC-SWMM

MicroStation OpenRoads

Job description

Position

Senior Water Resources Project Manager – Licensed Professional Civil or Environmental Engineer needed for Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects Water Resources team in Wichita.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects efficiently and responsibly.
• Lead project delivery from start to finish without oversight, meeting quality, schedule, and cost commitments; delegate work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
• Participate in adopting and improving design standards and safety program.
• Mentor junior staff to ensure designs and plans are compiled on time and meet quality standards.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation OpenRoads desirable.
• Experience with drainage-related software (HEC‑RAS, PC‑SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY‑8, etc.) and performing drainage analysis, planning, and design.
• Existing relationships with clients in Wichita and surrounding area preferred.

Location & Compensation

Wichita, Kansas
Salary: $120,000.00 – $165,000.00+ depending on experience

Additional Information

Not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks are conducted.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.