Water Resource Project Manager - Madison

LVI Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Water Resources Project Manager to lead complex water resources projects, coordinating with clients, regulators, and contractors. You will perform analyses, develop designs and permits, and guide project teams from concept through construction.

Candidates should have a PE, 7+ years in water resources, and strong communication and leadership skills to drive successful outcomes for communities and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Water Resources, or Biosystems Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain.
• 7+ years of water resources engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced engineering design tasks for complex water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support design and assessment of surface water systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic models and simulations.
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and reports, including permit application support.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Manage water resource projects and tasks.
• Support client management and business development initiatives.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Hydrology

Modeling

Project management

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Water Resources, or Biosystems Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D

Job description

Currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to join a collaborative and dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex environmental and civil engineering challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors, regulators, and local government officials on projects that make a meaningful impact on communities.

You will contribute to projects involving stormwater management and compliance, watershed and floodplain management, NFIP permitting and map revisions, flood mitigation analyses, stream restoration and mitigation, dam safety engineering, waterways development, bridge and culvert design, water resources permitting, and MS4 services. From concept through construction, you'll be involved in analysis, design, plan development, permitting, bidding, and construction engineering.

This position is based in Madison, offering a convenient location, workplace flexibility, and a supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced engineering design tasks for complex water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support design and assessment of surface water systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic models and simulations.
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and reports, including permit application support.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Manage water resource projects and tasks.
• Support client management and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Water Resources, or Biosystems Engineering (or related field).
• Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Wisconsin or ability to obtain.
• 7+ years of water resources engineering experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities with creativity and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and think critically.
• Project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What's offered

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k) matching, profit sharing, performance bonuses, medical/dental/vision coverage, and tuition assistance.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support.
• A collaborative environment that values inclusion, diversity, and innovation.