Water Resources Engineering Director

Position Summary

The Water Resources Engineering Director will lead and grow the firms water resources practice overseeing the planning design and execution of complex projects related to stormwater management drainage systems flood control dam safety watershed planning and environmental compliance. This strategic role blends technical leadership business development staff management and client engagement to drive excellence and innovation in water resources engineering.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at or

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

Technical Leadership

• Provide expert-level guidance on surface water hydrology stormwater runoff urban/rural drainage flood mitigation dam design and safety watershed modeling and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a technical authority on water resources projects including review and approval of key deliverables.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations and industry standards to ensure innovative compliant and sustainable solutions.

Project & Practice Management

• Oversee project lifecycles from proposal to closeout including scope schedule budget quality assurance and risk management.
• Develop and implement practice growth strategies in alignment with firm objectives.
• Coordinate with other practice leaders and service areas to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage mentor and grow a high-performing team of engineers designers and technical specialists.
• Foster a culture of accountability innovation professional development and client-centered service.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal state federal and private-sector clients.
• Lead pursuit strategies proposals and presentations for key water resources opportunities.
• Represent the firm in industry associations public forums and technical committees.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Education Experience and Technical Skills

• Required: Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.

Experience Certification or Licensure

• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with resiliency planning and climate-adaptive water infrastructure.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business development experience with proven ability to win work and manage client relationships.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-RAS HEC-HMS SWMM XPStorm MIKE FLOOD).
• Experience with GIS AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. FEMA USACE EPA state and local stormwater and dam safety regulations).
• Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have valid drivers license.

Preferred Education Experience and Technical Skills

• Masters degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• NCEES Record.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position with periodic travel ( 10%) to project sites client locations or industry events.

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet climate-controlled environment. While in the office there is no regular exposure to loud noise hazardous materials or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments construction noise dust and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits depending on site conditions. While on site visits an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company Mno-Bmadsen prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section qualified means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and suitable means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

• First to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Required Experience:

Director