Water Resources Practice Lead

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Omaha, NE

1d•$145,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our team in Omaha. With support from other practice leaders in the region, this role will serve as a Practice Leader for Municipal and Stormwater projects. This position involves managing design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects efficiently and responsibly, from start to finish, without oversight. The role requires completing site designs, performing hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and designing stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, and drainage plans. The Practice Lead will also actively participate in and adhere to the company's safety program, mentor junior staff, and maintain positive client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska, or ability to obtain within six months.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others.
Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.

Nice To Haves

Surrounding regions is a plus.
Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
Existing relationships with clients in Omaha and the surrounding area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments, delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
Maintain positive client relationships regularly.