Water Resources Innovation Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Bodwe Professional Services Group Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodwé Group is seeking a Water Resources Practice Lead to steer and grow our water resources work, overseeing planning, design, and delivery of complex projects spanning stormwater management, dam safety, and watershed planning. This strategic role blends project leadership, client engagement, and staff development to drive excellence.

The position is hybrid with some travel (≤10%). A PE license and 12+ years in water resources engineering, including supervisory experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with Federal agency projects (e.g., BIA, NPS, USFWS, USACE) is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on surface water hydrology, stormwater runoff, and dam safety.
• Oversee project lifecycles from proposal to closeout, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Lead business development, client engagement, and pursuit strategies.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Client relationship management

Business development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

XPStorm

MIKE FLOOD

GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Bodwé Group is seeking a Water Resources Practice Lead to steer and grow our water resources work, overseeing planning, design, and delivery of complex projects spanning stormwater management, dam safety, and watershed planning. This strategic role blends project leadership, client engagement, and staff development to drive excellence.

The position is hybrid with some travel (≤10%). A PE license and 12+ years in water resources engineering, including supervisory experience, are required.