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# Water Resources Project Manager at Lochmueller Group

- **Company:** Lochmueller Group
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup/8c34a4e1-2004-40be-b411-3a6e7e4392cc

## Job description

We are seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure projects for municipal, county, public and private utilities, and other local clients. From stormwater management and drainage improvements to sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution infrastructure, this role will provide technical leadership and project management expertise that helps communities maintain, improve, and expand critical public infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and oversee the successful delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. You will also mentor developing engineers, contribute to business development efforts, and help grow our Water Resources practice throughout Missouri and beyond. This position can be based out of our offices in St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; or Edwardsville, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure projects of varying complexity and scope for municipal, county, utility, and transportation agency clients.
- Coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, schedules, budgets, and funding opportunities.
- Taking a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of water resources infrastructure projects, including storm sewer systems, drainage improvements, flood mitigation projects, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, pump stations, and utility relocations associated with transportation projects.
- Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, stormwater and wastewater design, utility evaluations, master planning efforts, and engineering calculations supporting project development.
- Preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, permit applications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
- Managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
- Serving as a project manager or task manager, overseeing project teams and effectively delegating work assignments to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Reviewing project deliverables for technical accuracy, quality assurance, constructability, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and design standards.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including transportation, environmental, survey, and construction personnel to support integrated infrastructure projects.
- Providing technical leadership and serving as a subject matter expert in stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water engineering.
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers and other technical staff while fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
- Assisting senior leadership with strategic planning, client relationship management, and the continued growth of water resources services.
- Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, proposal preparation, fee development, interview participation, and funding application assistance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with municipalities, utility districts, counties, state agencies, and transportation clients.
- Performing other duties associated with this role as needed to support project and organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience leading and delivering water resources and municipal infrastructure projects for municipalities, public and private utilities, counties, and DOT clients from planning and design through construction, supported by strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.

- Ability to perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and wastewater analysis and design; drainage and utility design; floodplain evaluations; and infrastructure planning.

- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to water resources engineering, utility infrastructure, permitting, and environmental compliance.
- Experience preparing technical reports, engineering studies, permit applications, construction plans, and specifications.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and public engagement events as needed.

What We Offer:

- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Why Lochmueller?

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

## About Lochmueller Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: An employee-owned, full-service civil engineering and environmental consulting firm serving public and private clients across the Midwest and Texas.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan – ESOP since 2019)
- **Headquarters**: Evansville, Indiana, United States
- **Founded**: 1980
- **Founders**: Not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Civil Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Environmental Services
- **Target Customers**: Government agencies (state DOTs, municipalities), private developers, and infrastructure clients (B2G/B2B)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To improve the quality of life for communities and clients through thoughtful, actionable planning and design, while maintaining a people-first culture grounded in the CARDIA values (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement).

## Products & Services
- **Roadway & Highway Engineering**: Design of neighborhood streets to new interstates in urban and rural settings.
- **Bridge Design & Inspection**: Vertical structures, historic bridges, overpasses, interchanges, and railroad bridges.
- **Traffic Engineering & Planning**: Multi-modal planning, feasibility studies, traffic signals, ITS design, travel demand modeling.
- **Water Resources**: Drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater engineering.
- **Environmental Services**: NEPA studies, ecological restoration, cultural resources, endangered species monitoring, permitting.
- **Surveying & Geotechnical**: Topographic, wetland mitigation, GPS control, construction layout surveys.
- **Right-of-Way & Land Acquisition**: Abstracts, appraisals, negotiations, and compliance.
- **Construction Inspection & Oversight**: On-site quality assurance for infrastructure projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no external valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Employee count of ~322 (as of 2026, +3.1% YoY) | Annual revenue not publicly available (LinkedIn estimate of $3.9M appears unreliable given headcount)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; 100% ESOP. Recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Top 500 Design Firms.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to ten offices across seven states (Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, etc.); growing presence in Texas; consistent headcount growth; certified as a Great Place to Work®.

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)**: Every eligible employee shares in company growth and retirement wealth, fostering long-term commitment and alignment.
- **Full-Service Integration**: From early planning and environmental work through design, right-of-way, and construction oversight – reduces handoffs and improves project outcomes.
- **Strong Culture & Values**: CARDIA framework (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement) drives decision-making and client relationships.
- **Midwest/Texas Footprint**: Deep local knowledge and relationships across multiple states, with a reputation for quality and reliability.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth in Texas**: Actively expanding operations and hiring in Texas (e.g., Edwardsville, IL office also serves Texas projects).
- **Talent Development**: Investing in internships, mentorship programs, and professional development to build the next generation of industry professionals.
- **Client Relationships**: Emphasizing personalized, long-term partnerships over transactional project work.
- **ESOP Maturation**: Continuing to strengthen the employee-ownership model as a retention and performance tool.

## Why Work Here
- **Employee Ownership**: ESOP provides a direct stake in company success; vesting schedule rewards tenure (100% vested at year six).
- **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules, telecommuting, Personal Time Off, sick days, vacation purchase program, maternity/paternity leave.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Medical/dental/vision, free telehealth, gym credits, Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance.
- **Wealth Building**: 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, student loan repayment assistance, annual performance bonus.
- **Professional Growth**: On-site training, mentorship, education reimbursement, professional membership fees, off-site networking.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment; certified Great Place to Work®; focus on employee well-being.
- **Office Locations**: Ten offices across the Midwest and Texas – most roles offer hybrid or remote flexibility depending on position.

## Sources
1. [Lochmueller Group About Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/about)
2. [Lochmueller Group Careers Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/careers)
3. [Lochmueller Group Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup)
4. [Lochmueller Group LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/lochmueller-group)
5. [Great Place to Work Certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7023081)

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