Mid Level Water Resources Manager Jobs
Mid level water resources manager jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and make technical decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like OHM Advisors, CHA Consulting, and Souder Miller & Associates hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Build Your Career. Shape Communities. Grow With Us.
Are you a Water Resources-focused engineer ready to take the next step in your career? At VS Engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting water, wastewater, hydraulic, hydrologic, and civil site projects while learning from experienced engineers and project leaders.
Our growth means your growth. As our Water Resources team expands, so will your opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, and grow toward project management or a specialized technical career.
Why Indianapolis?
Our Indianapolis office is VS Engineering’s corporate headquarters, giving you access to experienced leaders, technical resources, and a diverse mix of projects and clients. You’ll collaborate with teams across our offices and disciplines while helping shape the future of our growing Water Resources practice.
A Day in Your World:
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Develop water resources designs, plans, details, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assist with planning, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
- Coordinate with clients, regulators, and permitting agencies.
- Research and apply current design standards and best practices.
- Support proposals, contracts, change orders, and client communications.
- Build relationships with clients and contribute to the growth of our Water Resources practice.
What We Bring to You
At VS, you won’t have to figure it out alone! You’ll work alongside highly skilled Project Managers and technical staff who are invested in your growth. We offer:
- Mentorship and career development opportunities
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO
- Remote work opportunities
- A family-like culture with plenty of opportunities to connect, have fun, and celebrate together
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience; public-sector experience preferred.
- PE license or successful completion of the PE exam (preferred).
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Adobe/Bluebeam.
- Moderate experience with hydraulic modeling and hydrology.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn, collaborate, and take on new challenges.
What You Bring to VS:
You’re someone who can:
- Juggle multiple priorities
- Communicate clearly
- Meet deadlines
- Contribute to a team
You’re curious, motivated, and ready to keep learning. Most importantly, you want your work to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Our Mission
We serve the communities we live in. Everything we do is grounded in what we value most: Client Focused | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge
If you’re ready to grow your career while helping build stronger, more sustainable communities, we’d love to have you grow with VS.
Build your network. Expand your skills. Make an impact.
INTRODUCTION
Build Your Career. Shape Communities. Grow With Us.
Are you a Water Resources-focused engineer ready to take the next step in your career? At VS Engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting water, wastewater, hydraulic, hydrologic, and civil site projects while learning from experienced engineers and project leaders.
Our growth means your growth. As our Water Resources team expands, so will your opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, and grow toward project management or a specialized technical career.
Why Indianapolis?
Our Indianapolis office is VS Engineering’s corporate headquarters, giving you access to experienced leaders, technical resources, and a diverse mix of projects and clients. You’ll collaborate with teams across our offices and disciplines while helping shape the future of our growing Water Resources practice.
A Day in Your World:
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Develop water resources designs, plans, details, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assist with planning, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
- Coordinate with clients, regulators, and permitting agencies.
- Research and apply current design standards and best practices.
- Support proposals, contracts, change orders, and client communications.
- Build relationships with clients and contribute to the growth of our Water Resources practice.
What We Bring to You
At VS, you won’t have to figure it out alone! You’ll work alongside highly skilled Project Managers and technical staff who are invested in your growth. We offer:
- Mentorship and career development opportunities
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO
- Remote work opportunities
- A family-like culture with plenty of opportunities to connect, have fun, and celebrate together
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience; public-sector experience preferred.
- PE license or successful completion of the PE exam (preferred).
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Adobe/Bluebeam.
- Moderate experience with hydraulic modeling and hydrology.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn, collaborate, and take on new challenges.
What You Bring to VS:
You’re someone who can:
- Juggle multiple priorities
- Communicate clearly
- Meet deadlines
- Contribute to a team
You’re curious, motivated, and ready to keep learning. Most importantly, you want your work to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Our Mission
We serve the communities we live in. Everything we do is grounded in what we value most: Client Focused | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge
If you’re ready to grow your career while helping build stronger, more sustainable communities, we’d love to have you grow with VS.
Build your network. Expand your skills. Make an impact.
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Mid Level Water Resources Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level water resources manager job?
Position yourself around project ownership rather than task execution. Highlight experiences where you led a hydrological study, managed a stormwater compliance project, or coordinated across agencies with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as permit approvals secured or watershed restoration milestones reached, and make clear you can operate independently while keeping stakeholders aligned.
Which companies hire mid level water resources managers?
Companies hiring mid level water resources managers right now include OHM Advisors, CHA Consulting, and Souder Miller & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of environmental engineering consultancies, municipal utilities, and infrastructure-focused government contractors that need professionals who can run projects without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level water resources manager jobs?
Yes, though fieldwork and site coordination limit full-remote options compared to purely office-based fields. About 17% of mid level water resources manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms where modeling, reporting, and client coordination can be done off-site between field visits.
How do I move up to a mid level water resources manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulated project ownership. Seek out assignments where you manage a deliverable from scoping through final report, deepen technical skills in areas like hydraulic modeling or regulatory permitting, and document measurable results. Taking on informal mentorship of newer colleagues and volunteering to lead client-facing tasks signals readiness for the mid level step.
Which industries hire the most mid level water resources managers?
Mid Level water resources manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face ongoing regulatory requirements, aging water infrastructure, and climate-related project pipelines that demand professionals who can manage complex work without constant oversight.