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About Bodw Group

Bodw 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 lifecyclefrom 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 technical leadership, business development, staff management, and client engagement to drive excellence and innovation in water resources engineering.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

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 municipal, state, federal, 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

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required: Bachelor\'s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Experience, Certification, or Licensure

Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license. Minimum 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale wate\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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