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Lead Water Resources Engineer

Foth Companies is a science, engineering, and technology firm providing solutions in environment, infrastructure, and production to clients across North America and globally since 1938.

Foth

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 130k-160k USD

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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer with a strong focus on technical delivery. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise in the water resources space and your ability to mentor and develop others. You will be a significant contributor in discipline development and the design of diverse civil engineering projects across multiple industries. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment will be key to your success.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support and develop the technical vision for the water resources discipline in cooperation with the Water Technical Competency Leader
  • Establish, implement, and continuously improve discipline-specific standard work, training programs, and QA/QC systems
  • Lead technical engineering project designs and reports focused on storm water management, watershed planning, modeling analysis, green infrastructure, and best management practices
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage channel design, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain modeling
  • Perform stream and wetland restoration designs and water quality studies
  • Develop technical water resources reports for local, state, and federal agencies
  • Conduct watershed and storm water management planning
  • Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for storm water, drainage, and water quality construction projects

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with water resources as a project manager or technical producer in the engineering consulting industry
  • Proficiency with storm water modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, XPSWMM, AutoCAD, MicroStation, HEC-HMS, ArcGis)
  • Ability to travel 10-20% for client visits, conferences, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Floodplain Manager Accreditation
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience that included leading technical teams and hands-on engineering with design, reports, and feasibility studies for water resources projects
  • Direct client contact
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free. About Foth Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 29 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members. Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in. Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 29 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference!
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Why Foth:

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Foth Companies, established in 1938 by Herbert S. Foth, is a science, engineering, and technology firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and fostering client success. Headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin, Foth has expanded its presence across the United States and Canada, with numerous locations to serve a diverse clientele. The company's history is marked by continuous adaptation to meet evolving client needs, broadening its service offerings, geographical reach, and employee base to provide tailored solutions precisely when and where they are required. Despite the evolution of challenges and methodologies over its more than eight decades of operation, Foth's unwavering commitment to health, safety, quality, and its clients, members, and communities remains a cornerstone of its practice.

Foth's multidisciplinary teams are organized into distinct business units—Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions—each staffed with professionals possessing extensive knowledge and specialized expertise. This structure allows Foth to address a wide array of industry-specific challenges. The company approaches each project with a rich history of success and interdisciplinary insight, focusing on understanding client businesses, offering trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions. Foth prides itself on its collaborative spirit, working alongside clients as an extension of their teams. The company consistently ranks among the top design firms in the United States by Engineering News Record, a testament to its commitment to excellence and its ability to solve complex science and engineering problems for both public and private sector clients across North America and globally. Foth is a member-owned company, which instills a unique culture of ownership and dedication among its employees, referred to as members.

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