Senior Water Resources Leader — Hybrid

WBK Engineering, A Bodwé Company; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A professional services group in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Water Resources Practice Lead to oversee complex projects related to water management. The ideal applicant will hold a PE license and possess over 12 years of experience. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, managing teams, and engaging with clients. This hybrid role requires up to 10% travel and includes significant project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering.
• Experience with climate-adaptive water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level guidance on surface water hydrology and stormwater runoff.
• Oversee project lifecycles from proposal to closeout.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

A professional services group in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Water Resources Practice Lead to oversee complex projects related to water management. The ideal applicant will hold a PE license and possess over 12 years of experience. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, managing teams, and engaging with clients. This hybrid role requires up to 10% travel and includes significant project management responsibilities.