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Foth is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer with a strong focus on technical delivery. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise nationwide in the water resources space and your ability to mentor and develop others. You will be a significant contributor in discipline development and the design of diverse civil engineering projects across multiple industries. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment will be key to your success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support and develop the technical vision for the water resources discipline in cooperation with the Water Technical Competency Leader

Establish, implement, and continuously improve discipline-specific standard work, training programs, and QA/QC systems

Lead technical engineering project designs and reports focused on storm water management, watershed planning, modeling analysis, green infrastructure, and best management practices

Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage channel design, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain modeling

Perform stream and wetland restoration designs and water quality studies

Develop technical water resources reports for local, state, and federal agencies

Conduct watershed and storm water management planning

Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for storm water, drainage, and water quality construction projects

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Minimum of 10 years of experience with water resources as a project manager or technical lead in the engineering consulting industry

Proficiency with storm water modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XPSWMM, AutoCAD, MicroStation, HEC-HMS, ArcGis)

Ability to travel 10-20% for client visits, conferences, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Floodplain Manager Accreditation

Minimum of 15 years of experience that included leading technical teams and hands-on engineering with design, reports, and feasibility studies for water resources projects

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