Water Resources Technical Manager | Charlotte, NC

Our client is seeking a Water Resources Technical Manager to join its growing water resources and green infrastructure team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative stormwater and environmental infrastructure projects that improve water quality, sustainability, and resilience across public and private developments.

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, and planning services across a variety of infrastructure and land development sectors. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor design teams, and contribute to the delivery of complex water resource and green stormwater infrastructure projects.

responsibilities.

• Lead technical delivery and coordination of water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects

• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers, designers, and technical staff

• Manage project resources, schedules, and technical quality across multiple assignments

• Develop innovative stormwater management and environmental protection strategies

• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical reports, specifications, and design calculations

• Coordinate with permitting agencies and regulatory reviewers to support project approvals

• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, and civil engineers to integrate stormwater solutions into broader site designs

• Support projects involving watershed studies, stormwater retrofits, parks, greenways, campuses, and mixed-use developments

• Conduct site visits and field investigations throughout planning, design, and construction phases

• Assist in resolving technical and design challenges during project execution

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

• Minimum 7 years of experience in water resources, stormwater, or civil engineering design

• Experience with stormwater infrastructure, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and watershed planning

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar civil design software

• Strong understanding of stormwater regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior technical staff

• Professional Engineer license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within a short timeframe

salary.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

benefits.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Retirement savings program with employer contributions

• Bonus opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development support and continuing education assistance

• Paid time off and wellness initiatives

• Career growth opportunities within a collaborative environment

Our client is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity within its workforce. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected classification.

If you are looking for a technical leadership role focused on sustainable water infrastructure and innovative environmental solutions, apply today.

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