Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WBK Engineering, LLC is hiring a Water Resources Practice Lead to lead and grow its water resources practice. The role oversees water resources project delivery and practice growth, providing technical leadership while managing teams, developing client relationships, and leading business development.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, municipal, 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 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
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Business development experience with proven ability to win work and manage client relationships
• Must have valid driver's license
• 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)
• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
• NCEES Record
• Experience working on H&H projects for federal agencies (e.g. BIA, NPS, USFWS, USACE, etc.)

Benefits

• For those who are local to the Bodwé office in St. Charles, IL, this is a hybrid position.
• In certain instances, those who are not local, will be considered for a fully remote position; also, with periodic travel to project sites, client locations, industry events, and routine (at least quarterly, but could vary) visits to the Bodwé office in St. Charles, IL to meet with team members and other Bodwé staff.

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