Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Role Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex water resources projects involving hydrology; open channel and river hydraulics (1D/2D); drainage and surface water management; erosion and sediment control; watershed planning; and flood risk and climate resilience.

Serve as Project Manager on large, multidisciplinary assignments and Project Principal on smaller projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Act as a Seller/Doer, identifying and pursuing project opportunities across the water market, particularly in the Ohio Valley region.

Manage the preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, feasibility assessments, technical reports, and rehabilitation strategies for both new and existing infrastructure, typically working with water infrastructure/systems such as:

• Rainfall and precipitation patterns
• Reservoirs and water storage systems
• Stormwater runoff and drainage networks
• Groundwater systems including aquifers and wells
• River and stream flows

Provide support during construction, including engineering services, design clarification, and site involvement.

Lead or support proposal development, including win strategies, scope definition, scheduling, and fee development.

Nurturing long-term client relationships and driving sustainable growth aligned with Mott MacDonald’s strategic goals.

Expanding our presence with regional municipalities, utilities, public-sector clients, and private owners throughout the greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and environmental, and planning to promote teamwork, continuous learning, and collaboration across local and regional offices.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master’s in water resources, hydrology, or related field preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive water resources engineering experience, leading planning, design, delivery, and construction management of water infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Ohio, Pensylvania, or Kentucky required with ability to quickly obtain PE for either state not currently held
• Proven experience as a seller–doer, including project management and business development
• Experience with asset management processes is a plus but not required
• Experience with watershed management or water quality modeling is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills, sound engineering judgement, and outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Familiarity with regional utilities and public-sector clients is a plus, but not required

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills