Water Resources Practice Lead

• Water Resources Practice Lead
• About Bodwé Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens.

We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

The Water Resources Practice Lead will lead and grow the firm's water resources practice, overseeing the planning, design, and execution of complex projects related to stormwater management, drainage systems, flood control, dam safety, watershed planning, and environmental compliance.

This strategic role blends project management, technical leadership, business development, staff management, and client engagement to drive excellence and innovation in water resources engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Provide expert-level guidance on surface water hydrology, stormwater runoff, urban/rural drainage, flood mitigation, dam design and safety, watershed modeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a technical authority on water resources projects, including review and approval of key deliverables.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations and industry standards to ensure innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Project & Practice Management
• Oversee project lifecycles from proposal to closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Develop and implement practice growth strategies in alignment with firm objectives.
• Coordinate with other practice leaders and service areas to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, professional development, and client-centered service.
• Business Development & Client Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, municipal, and private-sector clients.
• Lead pursuit strategies, proposals, and presentations for key water resources opportunities.
• Represent the firm in industry associations, public forums, and technical committees.

Qualifications and Experience

Education + Degree

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Experience, Certification, or Licensure

• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Preferred: NCEES Record.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale water infrastructure projects, including client management responsibilities.
• Experience working on H&H projects for federal agencies (e. g., BIA, NPS, USFWS, USACE, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Business development experience with proven ability to win work and manage client relationships.
• Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Technical + Professional Skills
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e. g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XPStorm, MIKE FLOOD).
• Experience with GIS, Auto CAD Civil 3D, and drainage analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e. g., FEMA, USACE, EPA, state and local stormwater and dam safety regulations).

Work Environment

For those who are local to the Bodwé office in St.

Charles, IL, this is a hybrid position with periodic travel (≤10%) to project sites, client locations, or industry events.

In certain instances, those who are not local will be considered for a fully remote position; also, with periodic travel to project sites, client locations, industry events, and routine (at least quarterly, but could vary) visits to the Bodwé office in St.

Charles, IL to meet with team members and other Bodwé staff.

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment.

While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction.

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