Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects

Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with related software is a plus.
  • Strong capabilities in drainage and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS and EPA SWMM.
  • Experience in managing project delivery, including scope and budget oversight.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning, design, permitting, and construction services for water resources projects.
  • Lead project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring quality and budget management.
  • Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and prepare technical reports.
  • Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners for project execution.
  • Support business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.

Benefits

  • Mentorship and professional growth opportunities within the firm.
  • Participation in local industry organizations to expand professional network.
  • Actively involved in a safety program promoting project site safety practices.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of impactful water resources projects.
Full Job Description
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed Professional Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Kansas City, MO. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer or project manager with 15+ years of experience leading stormwater, drainage, flood control, and related water resources projects. The selected candidate will work in partnership with practice leaders, project managers, technical staff, and clients to deliver high-quality projects while supporting business development, mentoring, and continued growth of Wilson & Company's water resources practice.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Manage planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for water resources projects, including stormwater drainage, flood control, hydraulic structures, detention facilities, erosion control, grading, and related civil infrastructure.
  • Lead project delivery from concept through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, client communication, and coordination with internal and external project teams.
  • Perform and/or oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, floodplain evaluations, stormwater modeling, drainage facility design, and preparation of technical reports.
  • Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, permit documents, design memoranda, calculations, and construction documents.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and task delegation to junior and mid-level engineers, EITs, designers, and CADD staff to support accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, agencies, municipalities, funding partners, regulators, contractors, and clients to support successful project execution.
  • Maintain positive client relationships and support business development efforts, including client visits, proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, interviews, and participation in local industry organizations.
  • Actively participate in Wilson & Company's safety program and promote safe practices across project teams and field activities.


Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, including stormwater drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required, with ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice within six months, if not already licensed.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or related design platforms is desirable.
  • Experience with drainage and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, EPA SWMM, SRH-2D, FLO-2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, or similar tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality control, client communication, and coordination of technical staff.
  • Strong experience preparing and reviewing drainage reports, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting documents.
  • Proven ability to mentor technical staff and collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain trusted client relationships and represent Wilson & Company professionally.
  • Existing relationships with municipal, transportation, flood control, or water resources clients in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, or the surrounding region are preferred.


Job Location: Kansas City, MO

Salary: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00+Depending on Experience

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects

Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects is a multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm that provides planning, design, and construction management services. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, bridges, construction services, environmental, facilities, geospatial, planning, rail and transit, roads and highways, surveying, water resources, and water/wastewater. Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects serves clients in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Learn more about Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$100 million

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