Director of Water Resources Engineering

Churchill Consulting Engineers; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Water Resources Department Manager in Berlin, NJ. This role involves leading a team on stormwater management and transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and interacting with various stakeholders. A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering License in NJ are required, alongside 15 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the water resources engineering and design field.
• Experience with public agencies is a plus.
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team involved in the design of water resources-related projects.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders.
• Assist in proposal preparation and project budgeting.
• Manage staff work assignments.

Skills

Water Resources Engineering

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License in NJ

Tools

Civil3D

Microstation

Microsoft Office Suite

HEC-RAS

Hydraflow

StormCAD

HydroCAD

Job description

Compensation

$170,000 - $200,000 / year

Department

Transportation

Location

Berlin, NJ

Description

Churchill Consulting Engineers is seeking a highly motivated Water Resources Department Manager to join our team! Churchill is a full service engineering firm that provides public and private sector clients with planning, design, surveying, permitting, and construction management services for a broad range of civil/infrastructure and environmental projects. As a Water Resources Department Manager, you will collaborate with a team to develop engineering designs for a variety of stormwater management, drainage and transportation infrastructure projects overseen by regional agencies such as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), as well as County agencies and municipalities throughout the State. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a well-established consulting firm. Candidates should be organized, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and within a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water resources-related projects
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations, and prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Interface with clients, including state and local agencies
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
• Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Manage staff work assignments
• Assist with workload projections for the department

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering License in NJ
• 15+ years of experience in the water resources engineering and design field
• Experience with public agencies is a plus
• Knowledge of NJDEP SWM regulations
• Ability to manage engineering, design, or construction projects
• Experience with supervising staff
• Proficiency in Civil3D and Microstation preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, Hydraflow, StormCAD, HydroCAD)
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Churchill offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, an educational assistance program, and paid time off.

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full-time