Water Resources Project Manager
Company: Metric Geo
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $150k - $220k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-09-07
About this role
Water Resources PM
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Employment:
Full-time; On-site
An established and growing multidisciplinary engineering firm is looking to add an experienced
Water Resources Project Manager / Project Engineer
to its Georgia team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer who enjoys combining technical delivery with project leadership. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of stormwater, drainage, watershed, and water resources projects while helping develop junior engineers and strengthening client relationships.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial planning and proposals through design, permitting, and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of water resources projects, including stormwater studies, drainage improvements, watershed planning, and capital improvement programs.
- Manage hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including 1D and 2D modeling, and translate findings into practical engineering solutions.
- Develop and oversee stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and related permitting efforts.
- Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and construction cost estimates.
- Support FEMA-related studies and Letter of Map Change applications.
- Take responsibility for project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and overall delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Active
Professional Engineer (PE)
license.
- 7+ years of relevant water resources engineering experience.
- Experience with 1D/2D modeling platforms and stormwater design software.
- Knowledge of green infrastructure and low-impact development approaches.
- Experience developing erosion and sediment control plans and navigating applicable permitting requirements.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcMap, Civil 3D, and related engineering software.
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