Water Resources Project Lead — Hybrid, High-Impact Infra

MDS Staffing; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Hybrid/flexible schedule

Impactful water resources projects

Collaborative culture

Leadership growth

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager for the Twin Cities Metro area with a hybrid/flexible schedule. Lead civil and environmental engineering projects focusing on stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, and watershed management, combining design, client interaction, and leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Minnesota PE license, and has proven PM experience on municipal or state projects, with strong communication across clients, agencies, and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minnesota PE license required.
• Experience managing municipal/state/local government water projects.
• Strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design.
• Clear communication with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources projects from planning through delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Oversee stormwater, hydrology, and hydraulics analyses for regulatory-compliant designs.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and technical analyses.
• Guide permitting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain client relationships; support business development.
• Present technical information to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Hydrology & hydraulics

Government projects

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Minnesota PE license

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager for the Twin Cities Metro area with a hybrid/flexible schedule. Lead civil and environmental engineering projects focusing on stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, and watershed management, combining design, client interaction, and leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, Minnesota PE license, and has proven PM experience on municipal or state projects, with strong communication across clients, agencies, and teams.