Water Resource Project Manager

Wright-Pierce; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program

Mental health benefit

Paid volunteer hours

401(k) with match & profit-sharing

Career development & Wright-Pierce U

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning environmental engineering firm, seeks a licensed Water Resources Project Manager to lead water resources projects across diverse infrastructure. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client proposals, and project oversight, with a salary range of $95,000 to $160,000 per year depending on education, experience, and location.

Responsibilities include calculations, supervision of junior engineers, and design reviews for stormwater, floodplain, riverine, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Water Resources engineering is required.
• Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality simulation and analysis (ICPR, HEC-RAS, HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS, HydroCad, SWMM) is required.
• Experience with surface water hydrology and GIS is required.
• Experience with open-channel hydraulics, gravity pipes, and bridge hydraulics is required.
• Environmental resource permitting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Direct junior engineers in performing technical tasks.
• Review water resources analyses and design documents for accuracy.
• Plan, analyze, and design water resources systems and infrastructure (stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roadways, sites, dams, bridges).
• Develop engineering proposals and presentations.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Relationship building

Continuous learning

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

MS degree valued

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

HEC-SSP

HEC-HMS

HydroCad

SWMM

GIS

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a licensed Water Resources Project Manager to join our company.

Salary range is $95,000 - $160,000/yr. NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Direct junior engineers in performance of technical tasks
• Perform technical reviews of water resources technical analysis and design documents
• Engineering planning, analysis, and design of water resources related systems and infrastructure including stormwater, floodplain, riverine, coastal, roadways, sites, dams, and bridges
• Develop engineering proposals and presentations
• Project management

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal organization and time management skills.
• Able to build strong relationship with co-workers.
• Committed to continual learning.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Water Resources engineering required.
• Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality simulation and analysis (ie. ICPR; HEC-RAS; HEC-SSP; HEC-HMS; HydroCad; SWMM;) experience.
• Experience with Surface water hydrology and GIS.
• Experience with Open channel, gravity pipe, and bridge hydraulics.
• Environmental Resource Permitting.

Certifications

• Professional Engineer licensure required

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar required
• M.S. degree considered a plus

Office Location(s)

• Portland, ME
• Middletown, CT
• Burlington, MA
• Bedford, NH
• Providence, RI
• Topsham, ME

Your Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best‑in‑class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life‑work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.

Sponsorship Available

At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.