Project Manager - Water Resources Engineering

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Manager – Water Resources Engineering

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Authorization: U.S. Required

Position Overview:

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager specializing in water resources engineering to lead the design and delivery of drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven project management skills, and a passion for developing solutions that enhance environmental and community resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead water resources projects including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and overall project delivery.

• Prepare project proposals and manage communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of drainage designs, stormwater models, and construction plans.

• Review and perform analysis using tools such as Autodesk Storm Sanitary Analysis (SSA).

• Supervise preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil3D.

• Review and validate design calculations, technical reports, and quantity estimates.

• Conduct site visits for inspections, data collection, and compliance monitoring.

• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and project specifications.

• Mentor junior staff and support team development.

• Perform additional duties as needed in support of project success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Biological Engineering.

• 4–8 years of experience, with a strong focus on storm sewer and drainage design.

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

• Eligible to sit for the Professional Engineering (PE) Exam.

• Experience managing or coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Ability to travel locally to project sites and comply with safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Autodesk SSA.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with client coordination, budgeting, and technical oversight.