Water Resources Engineering Manager | Hydraulics & Modeling

Schnabel Branding Colors; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance (company‑p

Job summary

Schnabel is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Manager in Jersey City, NJ to lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams, flood mitigation, and resilient water infrastructure projects. You will work with a team of experts across hydrology, geospatial analytics, risk assessment, and data science to deliver innovative solutions nationwide.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development and thought leadership within Schnabel’s water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering.
• Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and risk modeling using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 2D, LifeSim, PCSWMM.
• Effective time management, written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and balance multiple tasks.
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and delivering technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise hydrologic and hydraulic models and support planning, design, and construction of water resources projects.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for modeling studies and client presentations.
• Lead project management activities including resource planning, budgets, invoicing, and backlog reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers and scientists.
• Contribute to Schnabel’s brand through thought leadership and conferences/workshops.
• Support business development, client relationships, and recruiting top talent.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships.
• Domestic and occasional international travel as required.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Risk modeling

Project leadership

Written communication

Team collaboration

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Water Resources

Master's degree in Civil/Water Resources

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS 2D

LifeSim

PCSWMM

Job description

Schnabel is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Manager in Jersey City, NJ to lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams, flood mitigation, and resilient water infrastructure projects. You will work with a team of experts across hydrology, geospatial analytics, risk assessment, and data science to deliver innovative solutions nationwide.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development and thought leadership within Schnabel’s water