Senior Water Resources Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

LVI Associates
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The Senior Water Resources Engineer will serve as a technical expert and leader in the modelling and design of water resources projects, including urban flooding mitigation, storm sewer systems, detention facilities, and stream bank restoration. This role will take the lead in Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) modelling and serve as a key contributor in project quality control, staff mentorship, and standard development.

You'll collaborate closely with the Practice Lead and a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical excellence, deliver impactful solutions for municipal clients, and foster innovation within our Water Resources group.

What You'll Do:

  • Serve as Technical Lead on drainage studies, stormwater masterplans, and open channel analyses

  • Develop complex Hydrologic & Hydraulic models for municipal stormwater, sanitary, and combined sewer systems

  • Design stormwater management facilities, including detention systems and green infrastructure

  • Perform QC reviews on H&H studies and engineering designs

  • Maintain and update standard operating procedures and modeling resources

  • Lead and support staff training to advance technical capabilities across the team

  • Collaborate with municipal clients to deliver reliable and resilient solutions

Why Join?

  • Award-Winning Culture - Named one of the 2024 Best Firms to Work For in the state

  • Flexible Work Arrangements - Half-day Fridays, work-from-home options, and personalised schedules

  • Career Advancement - Leadership opportunities and access to cutting-edge technology

  • Competitive Pay - Salary range: $115,000 - $140,000, based on experience and credentials

  • Industry-Leading Benefits, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave

    • Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisers

    • Financial planning resources and 401(k) with company support

    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become a company owner.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's in Water Resources preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license - required

10+ years of water resources engineering experience

Advanced proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics

Hands-on experience with H&H modeling tools such as SWMM, ICM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS

Strong technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills

Passion for mentorship, innovation, and community-centred engineering
Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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