Project Manager Water Resources Engineer - Fargo, ND

Lead the Way in Stormwater Innovation — Become Our Next Project Manager Water Resources Engineer!

Are you passionate about creating resilient communities through smart stormwater solutions? We’re seeking a forward-thinking Project Manager Water Resources Engineer to lead impactful stormwater management projects that protect infrastructure, improve water quality, and enhance urban environments. In this role, you’ll oversee the design and implementation of cutting-edge stormwater systems—from low-impact development to flood mitigation and drainage improvements. You’ll collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions that meet today’s environmental challenges.

If you’re a strategic leader with a strong technical foundation in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design—and you’re ready to make a difference—apply today!

Responsibilities

• Grow market and technical presence within the region through working with the AE2S team to prioritize client pursuits, build client relationships, provide client management, identify opportunities, and support competitive proposal pursuits.
• Perform a variety of team roles (project management, QA/QC, and performing) on projects addressing stream stability issues.
• Responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed to provide extreme client services to build lasting relationships.
• Serve as a technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentor for junior engineers within the Water Resources Practice to empower the team.

Why AE2S

Build Your Future.  Protect What Matters.
AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation and Total Rewards
At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits
AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone.  Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance 
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field related to water resources with 10+ years of experience in water resources, flood resiliency, and stormwater engineering.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and successfully leading water resources projects. 
• Strong understanding of project financials with a proven track record of successfully completing tasks and projects that are on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Work within multi-discipline projects with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. 
• Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with clients and project team members.
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated experience pursuing and winning water resources projects through the competitive RFP/Q process.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Dakota or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Demonstrated experience using SWMM software for urban stormwater management analysis and HEC-RAS for floodplain analysis.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain 
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time 
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist 
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight 
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear 
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload 
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer