Senior Water Resources Engineer

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

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Midwest Water Resources team. Candidates must have 15+ years in water resources, including stormwater drainage.

The Senior Water Resources Project Manager will join our office and manage the existing water resources staff and clients. Responsibilities include managing design, permitting, and construction, delivering projects on time and within budget, performing hydraulics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of water resources experience, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas or eligible to obtain within six months.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of MicroStation/OpenRoads preferred.
• Experience with drainage software: HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction for assigned projects.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and with quality.
• Design stormwater infrastructure, drainage plans, and site layouts.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with Practice Leads and cross‑disciplines.
• Maintain positive client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Water resources

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationships

Team leadership

Safety program

Hydraulics & hydrology

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in KS

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

HEC-RAS

PC-SWMM

SRH2D

FLOD2D

InfoWorks ICM

HY-8

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Midwest Water Resources team. Qualified candidates must have 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage. Candidates with previous work and/or consulting experience in the region are especially encouraged to apply.The Senior Water Resources Project Manager will be expected to join our team in the office and manage the existing water resources staff and clients. They will coordinate with Practice Leads in and cross-disciplines to help mentor staff, deliver projects, win work, and optimize processes.Roles and Responsibilities:Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments; delegating 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 to improve or enhance our practice.Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.Will be required to maintain positive client relationships regularly.Required Experience:Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a 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 is desirable.Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others.Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.Existing relationships with clients in Wichita and the surrounding area are preferred.Salary: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00+ Depending on experiencePlease note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.About Us:For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.