What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Project Engineer/Project Manager position at Metric Geo?
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