Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our Midwest team. With 15+ years of water resources experience, the ideal candidate will lead multiple active projects across the region from design through construction.

Responsibilities include managing design, permitting, and construction services, mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships in Wichita, and delivering drainage-focused solutions using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in water resources with stormwater experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or able to obtain in six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation/OpenRoads desirable.
• Experience with drainage software such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8.
• Experience in drainage analysis and facility design.
• Collaborative mindset across diverse teams.
• Existing Wichita-area client relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, 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, and drainage plans.
• Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to ensure designs and plans are compiled on time and in a quality fashion.
• Maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Skills

Water resources

Stormwater drainage

PE licensure

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Drainage software (HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8)

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our Midwest team. With 15+ years of experience, an engineer in this role will have the unique opportunity to jump in and help deliver on multiple active projects throughout the region.

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.
• 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, 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.
• Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Existing relationships with clients in Wichita and the surrounding area are preferred.

Salary

$155,000.00 - $195,000.00+ Depending on Experience

Please 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.