Bodwé Professional Services Group

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Bodwé Professional Services Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Charles • Illinois • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Assist in leading and growing the firm’s water resources practice
  • Oversee the planning, design, and execution of complex projects related to stormwater management, drainage systems, flood control, dam safety, watershed planning, and environmental compliance
  • Provide expert-level guidance on surface water hydrology, stormwater runoff, urban/rural drainage, flood mitigation, dam design and safety, watershed modeling, and regulatory compliance
  • Manage project lifecycles from proposal to closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, quality assurance, and risk management
  • Manage, mentor, and grow less experienced engineers, designers, and technical specialists
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients
  • Represent the firm in industry associations, public forums, and technical committees

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Minimum 10+ 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
  • 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 for commercial airfare travel
  • Must have valid driver's license
Benefits
  • Robust health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k with 100% match up to 4%
  • Ample paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
water resources engineeringstormwater managementdrainage systemsflood controldam safetywatershed planningsurface water hydrologyhydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingresiliency planning
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingproject managementcommunication
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering