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Water Resources Senior Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC)
Sioux, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Water Resources / Stormwater Senior Project Manager - Sioux Falls, SD

AE2S is seeking a Water Resources / Stormwater Senior Project Manager for our Sioux Falls, SD office to join our water-focused consulting firm helping our clients solve their toughest water challenges. If you are seeking a forward-thinking culture, meaningful work with great clients, an opportunity for advancement, and the benefits of ownership without a personal financial investment, look no further! Join our growing firm now!

The Water Resources / Stormwater Senior Project Manager is a key member of project delivery and business development to support our eastern South Dakota operations working in conjunction with other Water Resources staff across all AE2S geographies and our Water Resources Practice Leader. The ideal individual will have a strong motivation to advance their career and have experience with business development, project management, and engineering design related to stormwater infrastructure. 

Responsibilities

  • Grow market and technical presence within the region through working with the AE2S team to prioritize client pursuits, build client relationships, provide client management, identify opportunities, and support competitive proposal pursuits.
  • Perform a variety of team roles (project management, QA/QC, and performing) on projects addressing stream stability issues.
  • Responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed to provide extreme client services to build lasting relationships.
  • Serve as a technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentor for junior engineers within the Water Resources Practice to empower the team.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field related to water resources with 10 years of experience in water resources, flood resiliency, and stormwater engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and successfully leading water resources projects.
  • Strong understanding of project financials with a proven track record of successfully completing tasks and projects that are on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Work within multi-discipline projects with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with clients and project team members.
  • Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience pursuing and winning water resources projects through the competitive RFP/Q process.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in South Dakota or ability to obtain in 6 months.
  • Demonstrated experience using SWMM software for urban stormwater management analysis and HEC-RAS for floodplain analysis.

Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
  • May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
  • May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

  • Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
  • Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
  • 100-percent Employee Owned
  • Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
  • Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
  • Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

  • 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
  • 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
  • Discretionary Bonus Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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