Director of Water Resources

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Alliant’s Water Resources Group, setting vision and driving growth across markets and service offerings
• Manage workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas
• Oversee design and delivery of water resources projects, most notably drainage systems and stormwater management practices for transportation infrastructure projects
• Identify future project opportunities and prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Lead business development efforts by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and preparing winning proposals
• Communicate with clients and project teams on project logistics and status
• Manage quality of work and track project budgets and schedules
• Mentor staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills
• Cook up Alliant representation and participate in industry conferences within professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• 15 or more years of experience in Water Resources Engineering, with expertise in hydrology/hydraulics and stormwater management; prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Minnesota (or ability to obtain Minnesota P.E. within 6 months)
• Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences
• Experience working with MnDOT design standards and familiarity with local watershed district requirements
• Experience delivering water resources for transportation projects
• Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients
• Knowledge of software programs used for drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication

Qualifications

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)