Bodwe Professional Services Group Companies

Water Resources Practice Lead

Remote (United States)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProcurementAutoCADGISLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingCivil 3D

About the role

Accommodation Requests We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
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.

We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle-from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.
By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Position Summary The Water Resources Practice Lead will lead and grow the firm's 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 project management, technical leadership, business development, staff management, and client engagement to drive excellence and innovation in water resources engineering.
Develop and implement practice growth strategies in alignment with firm objectives.
Team Leadership & Development Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists.

In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FEMA, USACE, EPA, state and local stormwater and dam safety regulations).
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
Experience, Certification, or Licensure Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale water infrastructure projects, including client management responsibilities.
Experience working on H&H projects for federal agencies (e.g. BIA, NPS, USFWS, USACE, etc.) is highly preferred.
Business development experience with proven ability to win work and manage client relationships.
Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
Must have valid driver's license.
Technical + professional Skills Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XPStorm, MIKE FLOOD).

This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
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.
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.
We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens.

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.
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.
Branch: Infrastructure Services Branch Entity: WBK Engineering, LLC FLSA Status: Exempt Hours Per Week: 40-40+ Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote Reports To: Vice President of Operations, Infrastructure Manages Others: Yes Overnight Travel: Up to 10% Tags: #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote About WBK Engineering

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