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Water Resources Project Engineer/Project Manager

Metric Geo
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

A well-established, employee-focused multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager / Project Engineer – Water Resources to help lead and grow its water resources practice. This role offers long-term career growth and the opportunity to work with strong public and private sector clients.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple water resources projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Lead watershed studies, stormwater master plans, drainage design, and 1D/2D H&H modeling
  • Develop proposals, scopes, fees, schedules, and manage overall project delivery
  • Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage FEMA LOMR/LOMA efforts and capital improvement projects
  • Oversee stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, NPDES permitting, and green infrastructure / LID BMPs
  • Prepare and review reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and QA/QC
  • Monitor project scope, schedules, and financial performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 10 years of water resources experience
  • Strong background in hydrologic & hydraulic modeling
  • Stormwater management, green infrastructure, and erosion & sediment control experience
  • Contract document preparation experience

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Experience with AutoCAD, GIS, and H&H software
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Client-focused, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Preferred Experience

  • Southeast regional project experience
  • Software experience including HEC-RAS, ICPR4, XPSWMM, Autodesk SSA
  • Water quality or TMDL study experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Condensed work schedule
  • Competitive compensation and bonus structure
  • Retirement plans
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house training


Salary Range: $85,000 - $140,000

Salary : $85,000 - $140,000

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