Water Resources Practice Lead

Garver Engineering; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A top-tier engineering firm located in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Water Resources Practice Lead to oversee a team of civil engineers. This role focuses on stormwater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and expertise in stormwater management. Competitive salary packages and a strong commitment to work-life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with progressive stormwater design project experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
• Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and related tools.
• Proven track record in stormwater management and associated infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, regulations, standards, and permitting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers focused on stormwater and related infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for large-scale water resources projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers and support staff.
• Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
• Ensure high-quality design and production.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling tools for detailed designs.
• Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
• Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel, office staff, and clients.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Stormwater management

Client relationship management

Communication

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater Management Modeling

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Weseekan experienced and highly skilledWater Resources Practice Lead to join ourOklahoma Water Team. As the Team Leader, you will oversee and manage a team of civil engineers focused on stormwater water resources, and other related infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and implementing stormwater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in civil engineering, with expertise in stormwater management and leadership abilities to effectively guide and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships for large-scale flood control, master planning, and other related drainage and water resources projects.
• Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
• Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
• Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
• Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
• Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
• Ensure high-quality design and production.
• Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Management Modeling) to create detailed project designs and specifications.
• Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
• Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel, office staff, and clients.
• Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
• Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
• Foster trust and unity within the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineeringor a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with progressive stormwater design project experience, including project management
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
• Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home atGarverUSA.com.

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